Discover the history of a church through an exhibition

Name: Discover the history of a church through an exhibition
Start: 2023-09-17T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Givet

The doors of the Church of Saint Hilaire de Givet will be open to the public on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday 17 September 2023, 14:00Passed

Ville de Givet

The doors of the Church of Saint Hilaire de Givet will be open to the public on Sunday afternoon.
An exhibition will allow visitors to know the past of this beautiful religious building.
Access is free of charge.

Types d'événement

Visite commentée / Conférence

Thèmes 2023

Patrimoine vivant

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

Type de public

Tout public

About the location

Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Givet

Place Carnot, 08600 Givet

Ardennes
Grand Est

In 832, a church bearing the name of Saint-Hilaire already existed at this location. It bore the name of the bishop of Poitiers and patron saint of merchants. Destroyed in 1675 by the marshal of Créqui, it was rebuilt on plans by Vauban in 1682\. The nave and choir were completed in 1702.
Inside, beautiful 18th century woodwork, representing the Franciscan order, come from the old church of the Recollets. The stained glass windows were redone in 1970.
Today, you can admire the new stained glass windows thanks to the Association of Friends of Religious Heritage Givetois and the financial assistance of the municipality.