ST. IPPOLIT'S COLLEGIATE CHURCH
Collegiate church with Cavaillé-Coll organ and a collection of statues to discover the importance of Poligny in the 15th century
The collegiate church of Saint-Hippolyte impresses with its coherent lines. Built in 1415 by Jean Chousat, it's well worth a visit. Apart from the entrance porch, bell tower dome and stained glass windows, it has changed very little over the years. Its sobriety, unadorned caps and low vaults are superb. But even more impressive are the Cavaillé-Coll organs (19th century) and the remarkable collection of statues, most of them 15th century, by the Burgundy School, notably Claus de Werve and Jean de la Huerta. They represent notable figures such as Jean Chevrot, bishop of Tournai, Pierre Versay, bishop of Amiens and nephew of Jacques Coittier, who was physician to Louis XI and president of the Burgundy Parliament... On the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the collegiate church, the municipality of Poligny and the Association de sauvegarde du patrimoine launched a large-scale subscription campaign to take up a crazy challenge: to make an identical copy of one of these statues. The gamble paid off, and a copy can now be seen in this Gothic setting. Admittedly, it's not the original, but the rendering is perfect and you'll be amazed by the quality of the workmanship. This work completes the collection, inviting you to discover the importance of Poligny in the 15th century. Several books on this period are available from the bookshop or the Heritage Association. Further information from the Tourist Office.
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