SAINT-PIERRE-SAINT-PAUL-ET-SAINT-ANDRÉ CATHEDRAL
Cathedral of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul-et-Saint-André, with walls 3 m thick, ...Read more
SAINT-NITHIER CHURCH
Read moreThe impressive church Saint-Nithier is of Romanesque construction. If it retained a few remains of the th century, it was several times reworked. In 1652, the entrance was reversed with the choir and a fire devastated it in 1637. Inside, visitors can discover th century stalls from the abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs. There are also five remarkable paintings of the th century masters, who were previously at the Château de Versailles! The beautiful Clocher tiles are typically comtois.
SAINT CHRISTOPHER CATHEDRAL
Read moreThe church Saint-Christophe became a cathedral in 1979 and set its classic facade of rose sandstone on the Place de'in the old heart of Belfort. Classified Historic Monument since 1930, it was built in record time from 1726 to 1750, thanks to popular generosity. Inside, all the sculptures are franc artist Antoine Cupillard. You can also admire the paintings of the Belfortain painter Gustave Dauphin. The large organs, works by Valtrin de Mirecourt, were built in 1749. They are among the most beautiful organs of France and their exceptional acoustics give rise to concerts. The South and West sides were restored in 2004-05 and 2006-07. After the work on the North and East façades, the rehabilitation of the North Tower is under consideration.
HOLY-JUST CHURCH
Visit a church to admire its nave and side aisles, typical of Burgundian ...Read more
EGLISE DE LA MADELEINE
Read moreThe sentinel of the Battant neighborhood! Built under Louis XV from 1746 on the plans of the architect Nicolas Nicole, the Madeleine is a model of neoclassical architecture. With its large façade flanked by two square towers, which were completed in 1830, the building is very impressive. Inside, three naves follow in a harmonious set.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
Read moreA contemporary monument that can be in an ancient city as Dole, which is of architectural interest some and deserves a deviates from the historic centre to discover it. This steel and concrete copper, nave, built between 1961 and 1964, thanks to the involvement of a large number of inhabitants, was designed by the architect Anton Korady. The railings are the work of Maurice Calka: they illustrate the battles of light and darkness, theme inspired by the text of the Apocalypse of Saint Jean. Architecture, the furniture and decor translate a can of openness to the world and time present.
SAINT GERMAIN CHURCH
This church houses Burgundian statues from the 15th and 16th centuriesRead more
ABBEY CHURCH OF SAINT-PIERRE DE GIGNY
Abbey church in Gigny, with panels to help understand its history and ...Read more
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
Cathédrale Saint-Jean in Besançon, with capitals from the west apse ...Read more
CHURCH OF IMMACULATE DESIGN
Read moreThis church is one of the first in France to be built in reinforced concrete, more is on a historically Protestant territory. This architecture gives the building a rather peculiar style, giving it the appearance of fortress imprenable. This holy place was built in 1932 by the plans of the monk Dom Bellot, and has bright stained glass windows that create wonderful light games.
JACOBIN CHURCH
Built in the 13th century by Count of Burgundy Othon III and later by his ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME LA BLANCHE BASILICA
The Basilica of Our Lady of White is the place where a miracle occurred in ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME DE GRAY BASILICA
This basilica houses a statue of Our Lady in gilded silver, offered by ...Read more
OUR LADY OF THE HIGH CHAPEL
This chapel perched on the hill of Bourlémont, in Ronchamp, is a creation ...Read more
ST. IPPOLIT'S COLLEGIATE CHURCH
Collegiate church with Cavaillé-Coll organ and a collection of statues to ...Read more
ROMANESQUE CHURCH OF ST. MARY
Church in the middle of the fields, one of the rare buildings entirely ...Read more
EGLISE NOTRE-DAME DE MOUTHIER-LE-VIEILLARD
Read moreBuilt between the 9th and 11th centuries on the site of a chapel, it was around this church that the first town of Poligny was built, before it was moved to the foot of the Grimont hill. Situated outside the town from the 13th century onwards, the church has undergone numerous destructions over the centuries. However, some elements have survived, such as the 12th-century bell tower, the slate roof and the sculptures and paintings listed as Monuments Historiques.
NOTRE-DAME DE L'ASSOMPTION CHURCH
Read moreWith its imposing clocher tower, this is a church with character. It was built in the th century at the location of a parish church which was part of the city walls. They are still being guessed in the current entry. Interior decoration dates mainly from the th century, including the paintings at the Saint Vincent-de-Paul and Saint-Antoine chapels. The organ is considered the oldest of the Jura, and was installed in 1725 by the famous Marine Carouge organ factor. Don't miss the treasure of this church: a superb medieval paving from the old castle of Orgelet. It dates back to the th century. In the narthex, a statue of the Immaculate Conception recalls that the future Pope Pius IX passed here in 1810. Finally, connoisseurs can admire beautiful exhibits displayed in a showcase: a white vestment of the 1900 th century, and another of, painted on silk
SAINT-ANATOILE CHURCH
The most interesting church for lovers of old stones, dedicated to Saint ...Read more
LADY OF THE CLOD
Monument dedicated to Mary, a historical site in Vesoul to discover.Read more