In Savines-Le-Lac, set against a magnificent backdrop of mountains reflecting on the Serre Ponçon lake, the church of Saint-Florent is surprising and eye-catching, with its modern design evoking the image of a ship.
Awarded the "20th Century Heritage" label, the shape of this church, rebuilt in 1961, evokes the prow of a boat facing the lake.
Its architectural lines, choice of materials (concrete, etc.) and brightly coloured stained glass windows are the work of Achille de Panaskhet, a contemporary architect.
He was also responsible for the reconstruction of Savines, a town that has been fully listed as a 20th-century heritage site.
Today, the contemporary church is an essential stop-off point for pilgrims on the Pilgrim's Routes to Santiago de Compostela and Rome.
Its architectural lines, choice of materials (concrete, etc.) and brightly coloured stained glass windows are the work of Achille de Panaskhet, a contemporary architect.
He was also responsible for the reconstruction of Savines, a town that has been fully listed as a 20th-century heritage site.
Today, the contemporary church is an essential stop-off point for pilgrims on the Pilgrim's Routes to Santiago de Compostela and Rome.