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Patrimoine & Culture
Église Saint-Étienne
📍 Saint-Mihiel, Meuse
· Rue du Général Audéoud, 55300 Saint-Mihiel
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The first mention of this church dates back to 967, when it was dedicated to the worship of Saint-Cyr and Sainte-Julitte. It was completely rebuilt in the 13th century, mainly to accommodate the growing population of the Bourg district of Saint-Mihiel.
The building was then enlarged in the first half of the 16th century, so that for the next 300 years, the church presented an unusual aspect, with two very different parts located in line with each other. In 1824, following a protest by local residents, the 13th-century part was demolished to enlarge the street running in front of the building. The part that remains today is a "hall church" building, with the side aisles at the same height as the nave.
Saint-Etienne church owes much of its renown to the presence of one of sculptor Ligier Richier?s most remarkable works: the Sepulchre, also known as the Mise au Tombeau. This religiously inspired work depicts a group of thirteen figures with Jesus Christ at the center. Executed between 1554 and 1564, it was the sculptor?s last work. It remains intact today, having escaped vandalism both during the French Revolution and the First World War.
Free admission. Guided tours on request (for groups) from the C?ur de Lorraine tourist office.
The building was then enlarged in the first half of the 16th century, so that for the next 300 years, the church presented an unusual aspect, with two very different parts located in line with each other. In 1824, following a protest by local residents, the 13th-century part was demolished to enlarge the street running in front of the building. The part that remains today is a "hall church" building, with the side aisles at the same height as the nave.
Saint-Etienne church owes much of its renown to the presence of one of sculptor Ligier Richier?s most remarkable works: the Sepulchre, also known as the Mise au Tombeau. This religiously inspired work depicts a group of thirteen figures with Jesus Christ at the center. Executed between 1554 and 1564, it was the sculptor?s last work. It remains intact today, having escaped vandalism both during the French Revolution and the First World War.
Free admission. Guided tours on request (for groups) from the C?ur de Lorraine tourist office.
