Church of Saint-Félix de Maulain

The Church of Saint-Félix de Maulain, which is still surrounded by its cemetery, is located in Val-de-Meuse. The church includes a nave with a single, eighteenth century vessel with a barrel vault, topped by a thirteen century choir, which has a flat chevet, that was renovated in the 15th century. Inside, there are several statues, including a 15th century Virgin of Mercy and a 15th century statue of Saint Maurice.

About this building

The Church of Saint-Félix de Maulain, which is still surrounded by its cemetery, is located in Val-de-Meuse, in the Grand Est region. The Saint Félix church has a nave with a single, eighteenth century vessel, with a barrel vault, and a thirteenth century choir with a vaulted flat chevet and topped by a steeple.

Inside, there are several statues that are classified in the Historical Monuments list, such as a fifteenth century polychrome stone Virgin of Pity, a stone statue of the Pope (late 15th - early 16th century) and another polychrome stone statue of Saint Maurice in dressed a knight that dates from the late fifteenth century.

Key Features

  • Architecture

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