Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

78380 Bougival

  • Classified
  • Neo-gothic
  • Historic site and monument
Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
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The church was built during the first half of the 12th century and was restored at the end of the 19th century by Lucien Magne, one of the architects of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre.

Its 12th century bell tower is a listed building. The church has two capitals, also from the 12th century, situated at the entrance of the choir.
The baptismal font dates back to the 16th century and the altar, carved from gilded wood, is from the 17th century.
In the lower south side is the epitaph of Rennequin Sualem, inventor of the Marly Machine. The Art Nouveau mosaics and the suite of stained-glass windows from the same period on the south side.

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  • Classified
  • Neo-gothic

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Versailles, the sun of Yvelines

1 rue de la Croix aux Vents

78380 Bougival

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