Church Saint-Bénigne

Church Saint-Bénigne

Monument in Pontarlier

Monument in Pontarlier

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The Church Saint-Bénigne is a monument in the commune of Pontarlier in the Doubs in Franche-Comté. It is a great attraction for holidaymakers staying in the region. Here you can find useful information about this place as well as information on local tourist services.

DETAILED INFORMATION

Its origins are unknown. Nothing remains of this original building, which probably served as a bridge from before the 11th century between the abbeys St. Benignus of Dijon and Saint-Maurice Agaune (in the Swiss Valais).

The north side entrance is the oldest element (fifteenth century). The building was remodeled several times. The bell tower is topped with Comté typically a roof called the Imperial, covered with glazed tiles. A tower houses the outdoor stairs to the clock, the bells and watchman's room charge of raising the alarm in case of fire. A nave, consisting of a nave and two aisles lined with side chapels, above the choir built in 1809. Soldiers is a chapel built in 1920 to commemorate the victims of WWI. The vaulting of the set is not uniform: vaults, rib vaults and ceilings. In 1970, Canon Prenel Launches Major restoration completed in 1974 with the installation of stained glass painter Alfred Manessier (1911-1993) who is a spiritual journey inspired by Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591) until the Alleluia the rose window of the choir.

Please note, various pieces of furniture including several protected under the Historic Monuments: a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin and Child known as Virgin of Lausanne (fifteenth century), the high altar created by Irene Zack (1970), the organs of the 18th century restored and enhanced with a positive in 1982, the pulpit (1754), a recumbent Christ (sixteenth century), a Black Madonna and Child known as Our Lady of the Hermits or Our Lady of Einsiedeln (1690) which is the subject of a widespread cult in the Haut-Doubs.

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Monday 4 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 19°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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RESTAURANTS 
Les 2 lacs  
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Labergement-Sainte-Marie
Restaurant between Lakes St. Remoray point and field kitchen and traditional regional group up to 60 pers 18-room hotel.
Located 15.6 km from the Church Saint-BénigneFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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Along the water du18ème century house near the Loue to lods, ranked among the most beautiful villages of France and towns comtoises character. 4 guest rooms 3 ears with lovely views...
Located 17.7 km from the Church Saint-Bénigne70 € the double room 
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Chalet atmosphere for 4 cottages - Gîtes de France 3 ears - arranged in the barn of an old farm in the heart of the Haut-Doubs region near the site of Métabief-Mont d'Or. Bathroom in...
Located 18.3 km from the Church Saint-BénigneFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
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Échevannes
2 cozy rooms, very comfortable: quality label 'Fleurs de soleil'. Each has a separate entrance in an authentic farmhouse, overlooking the valley of the Loue. Each has two twin beds...
Located 21 km from the Church Saint-BénigneFrom 55 € to 64 € the double room 

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Rent deposit 3 km from Pontarlier to Narboz Granges. Living room of 70 m², 3 rooms for up to 10 people. Quiet area, close to hiking trails, mountain biking and Nordic ski trails. Ability...
Located 3.1 km from the Church Saint-BénigneFrom 310 € to 400 € per week 
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Mountain hut in an old farmhouse, comfortable, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, tv tnt, Fi. Sleeping loft: - A bunk bed- A double bedand a sofabed in the main room....
Located 4 km from the Church Saint-BénigneFrom 320 € to 390 € per week 
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Les Alliés
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This Campanile Hotel is located just outside the centre of Pontarlier. If offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms at...
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