Saint-Cyr Church

Issoudun, France

Commenced in the 15th century and completed in the 19th, the Gothic church has a magnificent stained-glass window from the 15th Century, representing the life of Saint Cyr and his mother, Juliette; a painting by Jean Boucher (1575-1651) above the large portico; as well as six superb candelabra given by Louis XIV to the town and listed as an historic monument.

References:

Issoudun Municipality

Religious sites in France

Address

Rue de la République 7-19, Issoudun, France

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in France

More Information

www.issoudun.fr

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

jean-Yves et Nicole GUILLOT (2 years ago)
Très belle messe de Noël

Gennael Lechar (2 years ago)
Très beau monument

Chabot Praxède (2 years ago)
Notre église

Ghislain Henry (2 years ago)
Dommage que ce passage soit pour un enterrement

Sigismond Le Pahin (2 years ago)
Belle église. Lieu de culte très intéréssant

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