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Church Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Monument in Bourbourg

Church Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Monument in Bourbourg
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Monumental sculptures composed of 15 deployed on 450m ² of the Gothic choir, with the theme "Water" and "Creation of the World": the font in the center of the monumental work, nine high reliefs located in niches choir, two wooden towers, one of the "morning" and the other "night," preaches chairs contemporary sculptures two themes: "Hallelujah" and "The Garden of Paradise." Added to all that a set of liturgical furniture, made in a specific context.

Come and see this masterpiece that took eight years of work, directed by British artist Sir Anthony Caro, the father of modern sculpture contemporary, who signs after more than half a century the reopening of the choir of the Church of St. John Baptist de Bourbourg through this work exceptional and unique.

Big or small, curious or novice this visit meet your expectations, please feel free to come and discover a unique world.

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The Chorus of Light (© Studio Mallevaey)
The Chorus of Light (© Studio Mallevaey)
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The Chorus of Light (© Studio Mallevaey)
The Chorus of Light (© Studio Mallevaey)
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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Thursday 28 march
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Friday 29 march
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Saturday 30 march
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