NOTRE-DAME DES SABLONS @ AIGUES-MORTES, GARD, FRANCE - 1. Entry to #architecturalphotography by @juliank ----- NOTRE-DAME DES SABLONS in AIGUES-MORTES, GARD, FRANKREICH- 1. Beitrag zu #architecturalphotography von @juliank
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This is my first entry to #architecturalphotography initiated by @juliank.
I took that photo inside the the church Notre Dame des Sablons in Aigues-Mortes, Gard, France.
Liebe Steemians
Dies ist mein erster Eintrag zu #architecturalphotography, initiiert von @juliank.
Dieses Foto entstand in der Kirche Notre Dame des Sablons in Aigues-Mortes, Gard, Frankreich.
Some historical facts:
The church Notre-Dame des Sablons is the last testimony of the embarkation of Saint Louis for the Crusades. The exact date of its construction is not known. It was probably built before the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, around the middle of the 13th century, in the time of St. Louis and is of Gothic style. Collegiate church in 1537, it was ransacked by the Protestants in 1575. The fall of its bell tower in 1634 caused extensive damage, making it unusable for nearly a century. The parish is transferred, for a time, to the Chapel of the White Penitents. The main work took place from 1738 to 1744, both on the orientation of the building and on the clock tower. During the French Revolution, the building served as a decadal church, barracks and salt depot. It did not become a Catholic church again until 1804 and was restored in a neo-classical-baroque style.
The church has been listed as a historic monument since December 6, 1949 and has been listed for its Gallo-Roman altar since August 31,1990.
From 1964 to 1967 all the 19th century decorations disappeared, notably the coffered ceilings, giving way to the much more sober and medieval church that we see today. The rest of the 18th and 19th century furniture disappeared on this occasion, except for a few statues.
Since 1991, stained glass windows created by Claude Viallat, a contemporary artist belonging to the Supports/Surfaces artistic movement, have given the building an extraordinary light and colour.
On 25 August 1992, the day of St. Louis, Prince Louis de Bourbon gave his first speech as heir to the throne of France. He was then made honorary citizen of the city of Aigues-Mortes by the mayor, René Jeannot.
On April 25, 2014, the city of Aigues-Mortes was organizing commemorative ceremonies to mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Saint Louis. A mass was then celebrated by Bishop Robert Wattebled. Prince Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou, and his wife, Marie-Marguerite, participated in the commemorations.
I hope you liked my post and I wish you all a wonderful day.
Take care,
Yours, Patrick
Einige historische Fakten:
Die Kirche Notre-Dame des Sablons ist das letzte Zeugnis der Einschiffung von Saint Louis zu den Kreuzzügen. Das genaue Datum des Baus ist nicht bekannt. Wahrscheinlich wurde es vor den Stadtmauern von Aigues-Mortes, um die Mitte des 13. Jahrhunderts, in der Zeit von St. Louis erbaut und ist im gotischen Stil gehalten. Stiftskirche im Jahre 1537, wurde sie 1575 von den Protestanten geplündert. Der Einsturz des Glockenturms im Jahre 1634 verursachte erhebliche Schäden und machte die Kirche fast ein Jahrhundert lang unbrauchbar. Die Pfarrei wurde während dieser Zeit in die Kapelle der Weißen Pönitenten verlegt.
Die Hauptarbeiten fanden von 1738 bis 1744 statt, sowohl an der Ausrichtung des Gebäudes als auch am Uhrenturm. Während der Französischen Revolution diente das Gebäude als dekadische Kirche, Kaserne und Salzlager. Erst 1804 wurde sie wieder katholisch und wurde im neoklassizistisch-barocken Stil restauriert.
Die Kirche steht seit dem 6. Dezember 1949 unter Denkmalschutz und ist seit dem 31. August 1990 wegen ihrem gallo-romanischen Altar gelistet.
Von 1964 bis 1967 verschwanden alle Dekorationen des 19. Jahrhunderts, vor allem die Kassettendecken, die der viel nüchterneren und mittelalterlichen Kirche, die wir heute sehen, wichen. Das restliche Mobilar des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts verschwanden bei dieser Gelegenheit, bis auf einige wenige Statuen.
Seit 1991 verleihen die Glasfenster von Claude Viallat, einem zeitgenössischen Künstler der künstlerischen Bewegung Supports/Surfaces, dem Gebäude ein außergewöhnliches Licht und eine außergewöhnliche Farbe.
Am 25. August 1992, dem Tag von St. Louis, hielt Prinz Louis de Bourbon seine erste Rede als Thronfolger Frankreichs. Danach wurde er vom Bürgermeister René Jeannot zum Ehrenbürger der Stadt Aigues-Mortes ernannt.
Am 25. April 2014 organisierte die Stadt Aigues-Mortes Gedenkfeiern anlässlich des 800. Jahrestages der Geburt von Saint Louis. Eine Messe wurde dann von Bischof Robert Wattebled gefeiert. Prinz Louis de Bourbon, Herzog von Anjou, und seine Frau Marie-Marguerite nahmen an den Gedenkfeiern teil.
Ich hoffe, dass Euch mein Beitrag gefallen hat und wünsche Euch allen einen wunderschönen Tag.
Pass auf Euch auf,
Euer Patrick
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Excellent story and very nice photo, @pipurilla, good luck at the competition!
Thank you so very much! :)
The light has such a dramatic effect on this shot. I love how the rays of sunlight pass through the stained glass and create such a mysterious beauty, one that wraps its arm of peace around my soul.
Wonderful shot, Patrick. Upped and Steemed
Thank you so very much, Denise! This was exactly the feeling I had, when I entered this church. Because of the poor lighting, I tried to take the photo with long exposure to keep the atmosphere alive. Therefore I've put the camera on the last pew.
Aigues-mortes is a wonderful medieval city with a complete curtain wall. Guess I will post about it in the next future. Unfortunately, I don't have much time at the moment, because of the many rehearsals with the theatre group, so the posts are currently a little shorter and the answers will come later.
I wish a wonderful day and a great weekend to you, my dear friend! :)
The photo is spectacular, the light in the cathedral helps much to that effect.
Thanks a lot!
Yes, indeed, the lighting was amazing. That's why I decided to take the picture. But I had do do it in long exposure, so I used the last church pew to put the camera on it.
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hi Patrick, I like the purple color, but I also like the Church much.
Seems Very impressive already in this picture. And what a history this church made....
Thank you so very much! Indeed, the interior was very impressive. I'll post about the whole city of Aigues-Mortes soon, with some photos of the exterior of the church as well.
Have a great weekend, you and your loved ones! :)
What's a interesting info I didn't know a lot of facts about that church. Beautiful captured inside the church. Thank you my friend it was very good one ;)
Yes indeed, the church is very impressive. I will post about the whole medieval city of Aigues-Mortes soon, with more photos of the exterior of the church as well.
Have a great weekend, you and Greg! :)
There are so many Notre Dame churches around the world! I did not know of this one. How interesting! Beautiful photo!
Thank you so very much, Melinda! Yes indeed, it is outstanding. I'll post about the city of Aigues-Mortes soon, with more photos of the church from outside.
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