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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Coordinates: 43°23′18″N 1°39′46″W / 43.3883°N 1.6627°W / 43.3883; -1.6627
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The altarpiece
Map
43°23′18″N 1°39′46″W / 43.3883°N 1.6627°W / 43.3883; -1.6627
LocationSaint-Jean-de-Luz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
DenominationRoman Catholic
Architecture
Heritage designationMonument historique[1]
Completed1685

The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a Roman Catholic church in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.[2]

Louis XIV was married in the church in 1660.[3]

The church is known for its monumental altarpiece, in carved gilded wood, that occupies the entire height of the back wall of the apse, and the two wings that flank it.[4]

The church has been a Monument historique since 1931.[5]

History

Louis XIV, once King of France, was married to Marie Thérèse in 1660.[6]

The church was classified as a Monument historique on March 7, 1931.[7]

  • Interior
    Interior
  • Exterior
    Exterior
  • The organ
    The organ
  • The pulpit
    The pulpit

References

  1. ^ https://monumentum.fr/eglise-saint-jean-baptiste-pa00084494.html
  2. ^ "Church of Saint John the Baptist in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: history and visitor guide". www.francethisway.com. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  3. ^ "The Marriage of King Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain - Travel Blog | France Just For You". www.france-justforyou.com. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  4. ^ "Église St-Jean Baptiste | St-Jean de Luz, France Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  5. ^ "Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste à Saint-Jean-de-Luz - PA00084494 - Monumentum". monumentum.fr. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  6. ^ "Maison Louis XIV | En Pays Basque". www.en-pays-basque.fr. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  7. ^ "Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste à Saint-Jean-de-Luz - PA00084494 - Monumentum". monumentum.fr. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
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