Things to see and do Saint-Mihiel

The former abbey church, of the hall type, has kept its Romanesque porch tower. The 2 square towers flanking the beginning of the bedside give the building its characteristic silhouette. The nave, whose hanging keystone vault is supported by composite columns, receives abundant light. The furniture includes the Pâmoison de la Vierge in walnut from Ligier Richier, a 1608 funeral monument of his grandson Jean and 2 organs. The great organ (late 17th century) is one of the most beautiful in Europe with its richly decorated buffet and 2 independent pedal turrets. The choir, decorated with sculpted vaults, houses 80 stalls and woodwork from 1710.

This former collegiate hall type building, largely rebuilt in the 16th century and then slightly modified in the 19th century, is in the flamboyant Gothic style. The most remarkable piece is La Mise au tombeau, a monumental work by Ligier Richier featuring 13 characters, all finely carved. 2 funeral monuments (late 16th century) are attributed to descendants of Ligier Richier. There is also a Virgin with a coat, a Renaissance altarpiece and woodwork (18th century). From the C. Lorin studio, the brightly coloured stained glass windows of the 1930s close flamboyant fillings with scenes from the life of Christ.