Lagny-sur-Marne, FR

Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre Notre-Dame-des-Ardents

The abbey was founded in the 7th century, and is one of the few buildings in the town that survive from this period. It has been rebuilt several times following various destructions (natural or not). Joan of Arc stayed there in 1430 and performed a "miracle" in this church: the story is told there.

About this building

Extended plan building. The stained glass windows to the north deal with scenes from the Old Testament, while those to the south deal with the New Testament.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass
  • Monuments
  • Famous people or stories

Visitors information

  • Train station within 250m

Other nearby buildings

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Church of Saint Barthélémy

This church, which imitates the architectural style of the 15th century, actually dates from the 19th century, since it was built on the initiative of Jacques Picquenard, the mayor of the town. It was consecrated by the Bishop of Meaux in 1885.

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Church of Saint Sulpice

This church, which dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, has a magnificent Romanesque bell tower. This bell tower is the only part of the church that remains from the first period of work in the 12th century. A campaign to restore the church, in order to give it back its clean and authentic appearance, took place from May 2011 to August 2013.

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Meaux Cathedral

This magnificent Gothic cathedral was built between 1175 and 1540, and its construction was punctuated by a lot of work, renovations due to interruptions in the work or even accidents during the construction. It is considered the sister of Notre Dame de Paris by its size and style.

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