Church of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Church
Avenue de la Plage, 17940 Rivedoux-Plage
The church of Notre-Dame de Lourdes was completed in 1967 and consecrated in 1972 by the archbishop of Rouen.
The initial project was for a simple church in exposed stone, with white rendering and a tall, slender bell tower on the right-hand side. In the end, a project inspired by the island's ancient churches was adopted. The church of Notre-Dame de Lourdes was completed in 1967 and consecrated in 1972 by Monsignor Pailler, Archbishop of Rouen. Gaston Senet was responsible for the architectural design.

Made entirely of stone, this place of worship boasts a massive, low, square bell tower, reminiscent of the one in Loix, for example. The layout of the church also differs greatly from its traditional counterparts: the interior plan is rectangular, with no chapels or other added spaces, and simple so that everyone can see the priest. Different types of tiling are used to delineate the spaces and their functions, as well as a modern, geometric, concrete triumphal arch.

The stained glass windows were made by master glassworker Van Guy of Tours in 1967-1968. The 3 bells, named Bernadette, Thérèse and Claire, were rung for the first time in 1991.

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Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Church of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Avenue de la Plage, 17940 Rivedoux-Plage

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
Updated on 05 March 2025 at 16:19
by Destination Ile de Ré
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