The Chemin des Artistes includes a guided visit in Charpey devoted to an exhibition and the history of Saint-Nicolas church. Commentary introduces the works on display alongside an account of the church itself. The visit is conducted in French and is free to attend, with advance registration required for participants.
Tag: Religious Heritage
La Chaise-Dieu Abbey: Casadéan Heritage Study Day
The Réseau européen des sites casadéens marks its anniversary with a study day on La Chaise-Dieu Abbey. Researchers from CERCOR introduce their fields of study and discuss possibilities for collaboration. The programme includes history, architecture, books and a route towards Burgos. The lectures are free to attend; an optional shared lunch requires a separate reservation.
From St-Voy Church to the Temple
Jean-Claude Soubeyrand leads a guided exploration of religious history in Mazet-Saint-Voy. The story runs from the medieval church of St-Voy to the local Temple, tracing the subject from the Middle Ages to the present. Complimentary refreshments at the Temple conclude this visit in the Semaine gourmande programme.
Cluny and the Monastic Heritage of Dauphiné
Professor Michel Dupupet examines how the Cluniac order took root in Dauphiné. The lecture considers a network of abbeys, priories and churches that shaped medieval spiritual and cultural life. Its wider history includes a role in the growth of Romanesque art. The Manthes association presents the talk within the Cluniac sites’ bid for UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
The Romanesque Churches of Moulins Communauté
The Romanesque churches of Moulins Communauté are brought together in a travelling exhibition visiting Yzeure. Devised by the heritage department of the Pays d’art et d’histoire, the presentation concerns the religious architecture of that territory. Entry to this stop on the exhibition’s tour is free.
Inside Le Corbusier’s Couvent de La Tourette
The guided visit opens the interior of Sainte-Marie de La Tourette, Le Corbusier’s Dominican convent at Éveux. It introduces the building’s history, architectural concept and symbolism. Visitors discover spaces for intellectual, communal and spiritual life, including the church. The tour connects these spaces with Dominican life past and present and the convent’s place within UNESCO-listed modern architectural heritage.
Le Puy-en-Velay: Upper Town and Cathedral
A guide leads this exploration of Le Puy-en-Velay in partnership with the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. The route moves from the Renaissance lower town into the medieval upper town. It ends with a visit to Notre-Dame cathedral, recognised by UNESCO as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela. Advance registration is required for the tour.
La Chaise-Dieu Abbey, Cloister and Tapestries
A guided visit explores the history and restored heritage of La Chaise-Dieu Abbey. Saint-Robert’s abbey church and the cloister are among the spaces visited. Fourteen Flemish tapestries form a highlight, displayed in a renovated former chapel. Specialist guides lead the essential tour, while religious services and the music festival can affect access to parts of the building.
Discover Historic Beaumont-lès-Valence
The history of Beaumont-lès-Valence reaches back to Roman antiquity. A guided walk follows the lanes of the old village from the clock tower to the church-temple, one of its distinctive religious buildings. Commentary is in French, with advance booking required for the visit. Visitors under eighteen are admitted free of charge.
Guided Tour of Medieval Saint-Vallier
The medieval part of Saint-Vallier and its church are the subjects of this guided visit. Tours are arranged on request, so visitors need to contact the organiser to arrange a visit to the old town. Groups can be accommodated, with a stated maximum capacity of one hundred people. Pets are welcome on the tour.