Notre-Dame-en-Vaux
Appearance
Notre-Dame-en-Vaux | |
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![]() Façade of the Collegiate church | |
48°57′28″N 4°21′49″E / 48.95769°N 4.36370°E | |
Location | Châlons-en-Champagne |
Country | France |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Founded | 1157 |
Dedication | Our Lady |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | World Heritage (1998) |
Architectural type | church |
Style | Romanesque, Gothic |
Administration | |
Diocese | Châlons |
The Notre-Dame-en-Vaux is a Roman Catholic church located in Châlons-en-Champagne. The cathedral is a major masterpiece in Marne.
History
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Started around 1157, ended in 1217.
The church was classified a historic monument in 1840. In 1998 it was registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO under the title of "roads to St Jacques de Compostela in France".
Gallery
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Transept.
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Pipe organ.
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Jame's life in stained glass.
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West portal.
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Adoration of the Magi.
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Cloister museum.
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Cloister.
References
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External links
- High-resolution 360° Panoramas and Images of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux | Art Atlas
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