Conference Building churches in the 20th century – example of the Diocese of Meaux,

Name: Conference Building churches in the 20th century – example of the Diocese of Meaux,
Start: 2023-09-17T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Cité épiscopale

The 20th century was also marked by the construction of churches with the introduction of techniques, innovative materials and the 1905 Law. Cardinal’s projects, churches between the wars, rec…

Sunday 17 September 2023, 14:30Passed

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The 20th century was also marked by the construction of churches with the introduction of techniques, innovative materials and the 1905 Act. The work of the cardinal, churches between the wars, reconstruction, the buildings of the diocese of Meaux contribute to this history. Recognized for some as historical monuments or having the label Architecture Contemporaine Remarquable.
By Cléa Calderoni, Doctor of History, Historian of Architecture and Heritage of the 20th century.

About the location

Cité épiscopale

5 place Charles de Gaulle 77100 Meaux

Seine-et-Marne
Île-de-France

The episcopal city of Meaux, corresponds to the old ecclesiastical district of the city in the Middle Ages and under the old regime. Its main monuments are the cathedral of Saint-Etienne, the old episcopal palace (present-day Bossuet museum), the old garden of the bishopric, the building of the Old Chapter. In the north, the Episcopal City adjoins the old rampart of the city that dates back to the Gallo-Roman era.