SAINT-MÉDARD CHURCH
A church of the hall type, with a height of 70 m, and housing in its choir the tomb of Hugues des Hazards
Built between 1506 and 1512, this hall-type church was built on the foundations of an old chapel, under the direction of Hugues des Hazards. Dedicated to the bishop Médard de Noyon, it stands out by the height of its bell tower: 70 m high. The church suffered serious damage following a hurricane in 1806. The roof was restored in 1860. A new restoration will take place after the First World War. Its eclectic style is adorned with Gothic and Renaissance references. The church houses in its choir the tomb of Hugues des Hazards, designed by Mansuy Gauvin (who also made the statue of Notre-Dame de Bonsecours and the door of the ducal palace of Nancy). At the back of the nave (consolidated by wooden frames that prevent it from collapsing) is an 18th century organ built by Jean-Adam Dingler. Other noteworthy features include the pietà, the altarpiece, the woodwork and icons, not forgetting the period stained glass windows. The Lodges, which are currently being restored, are also worth a look, and the wash house has three beautiful stone troughs. The church is classified as a historical monument.
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