The quadrangular bell tower of the church dominates the valley from afar. Built at the top of the village, this Romanesque church with its Gothic influences is an eye-catcher. It houses one of the oldest organ cases in France (made in 1499)!
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The church of Saint Michael the Archangel has dominated the Vallée du Gapeau for 10 centuries. Built between the end of the 11th and the beginning of the 12th century, its style is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic.
It owes its particularity to its two central pillars of 13 m high, which make it a church with two equal naves. This originality can be explained by the presence of the castle adjacent to the church, which was destroyed in 1578 by a rural revolt, and whose ruins can still be...
It owes its particularity to its two central pillars of 13 m high, which make it a church with two equal naves. This originality can be explained by the presence of the castle adjacent to the church, which was destroyed in 1578 by a rural revolt, and whose ruins can still be...
Openings
All year 2024 - Openon tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday
Location
Contact Saint Michael the Archangel church
- www.solliesville.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Village centre
