Église Sainte-Croix de Croix-de-Vie, Roman Catholic church in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France.
Église Sainte-Croix de Croix-de-Vie is a Roman Catholic church built with Romanesque-Byzantine stone architecture and features a bell tower added in 1897 by architect Menard from Nantes. It stands in Place Guy Kergoustin within the Croix de Vie district and serves as one of the town's two principal churches.
The Bishop of Luçon authorized construction of this new church in 1895 to replace the previous structure from 1610 that had been demolished. The completion with the bell tower marked the shift from an older parish church to a newly designed religious building.
The carved pulpit from 1896 showcases local symbols and depicts the port with the steeples of neighboring villages. These works by stonemason A. Léon des Ormeaux reflect the maritime heritage and identity of the region.
The building is located on the central Place Guy Kergoustin in the Croix de Vie district, making it easy to find in the town center. Its position allows visitors to reach and explore the site conveniently while walking through the core of the settlement.
An angel sculpture placed above the pulpit stairs bears the date 1896, serving as a marker of the craftwork. This figure connects the space to its construction history and showcases the local artisan work embedded in the interior.
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