Memory of Stones
Church of Notre Dame de la Jonquière
in Lisle sur tarn
Lost in the middle of the historic district of Clermont, Notre-Dame du Port can only be found by those who really seek it. They then discover one of the jewels of Romanesque art in Auvergne.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
This church, erected as a basilica in 1881, is first and foremost a place of prayer and pilgrimage, registered since 1998 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO under the Ways of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in France.
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The paintings of the vault
The murals were executed between 1692 and 1702. Hidden during the Revolution by a thick whitewash, they were rediscovered in 1863 by Joseph Engalières and the parish priest of the time, Canon Faucon, who died in 1883. These paintings represent a concert of angels in late 18th century costume, singing the praises of the Virgin Mary.
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At the dome: musical angels escort Mary, who was taken to heaven during her Assumption.
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The paintings of the choir
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Restored in May-June 1992 by Daniel Roustit, the frames date from 1869. They were placed by Joseph Engalières who surrounded them with garlands of roses.
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From left to right we discover:
- The baptism of Saint Augustine
- The translation of his relics
- The Annunciation
- Christ on the Cross (1616)
- The Visitation
- The death of Saint Monica mother of Augustine
- The conversion of Saint Augustine
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The four paintings of the life of Saint Augustine come from the former Augustinian convent in Lisle-sur-Tarn.
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The great organ
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It was built in 1880 by Thiébaud Maucourt, organ builder from Languedoc, student of A. Cavaillé Coll, and restored in November 2002 by Gérard Bancells, organ builder in Rabastens.
Quite classic neo-Gothic facade buffet.
Statues: King David (Bible) with his harp, Saint Cecilia (Roman martyr, patron saint of musicians and of the diocese of Albi) with his lyre.
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