Eglise Ste-Madeleine
Eglise Ste-Madeleine
4.5
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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sateldegaman
Talladega, AL236 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
From the outside, this church is not imposing. But when you enter, you will see straight ahead why it is well worth a visit. Ste-Madeleine holds one of the last intact rood screen in the world and it is stunning. Rood screens, which the Catholic Church began removing in the 17th century, were elaborate iron, wood or marble constructions designed to separate the sanctuary from the nave visually and physically. The idea was that the altar was too sacred to allow common people to approach it. As a result of the Catholic Counter-Reformation, this concept fell into well-deserved disfavor. Unfortunately, instead of just removing these wonders and putting them somewhere else, most all of them were just destroyed by being parceled out for the sculptures, metals, whatever. The Crucifixes at the top of the screens, however, were usually reinstalled behind or above the altars. The rood screen at Ste-Madeleine is just about the height of late Medieval or early Renaissance art.
Written September 28, 2016
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poodlena
Sarasota, FL193 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
Outstanding city with outstanding history. Do not miss. The wooden colombage houses and the stained glass. History goes back to Roman times. Get a guide or headset. seven major churches here.
Written July 9, 2012
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Richard H
Croydon, UK246 contributions
Feb 2020
A lovely well tendered church. We visited on a lovely sunny day and it was nice just to sit and enjoy the peace, quiet and admire the beautiful interior.
Written March 4, 2020
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Melanie G
London, UK30 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Took a while to track down as it's on the edge of the old town (turn left then right at the end of ruelle des chats) but glad we did. Impressive stone rood screen and lovely stained glass windows.
Written August 8, 2017
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GirdleTheEarth
Southend163 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
If you have only enough time to visit one attraction in Troyes, make it this one! The rood screen is amazing - it is stone lace, and you should just sit and stare in wonder at the craftsmanship. There is wonderful stained glass as well, and unlike the tall gothic edifices in the rest of the town you can see it from close to.
Written March 25, 2015
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D_PN
Acton, MA219 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This small church, in addition to its "stone lace" screen has the most amazing collection of stained glass windows. The Jesse Tree and the creation windows are probably my favorite windows ever.
Written July 28, 2014
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JonCatt
Troyes, France14 contributions
Apr 2013 • Business
The church has three things for the visitor to admire. The statue of St Martha with her very sad face. The rare C16th rood screen. There's also some very fine stained glass including a magnificent Jesse window. I agree that it's a must when you visit Troyes but with the strange opening hours you may be disappointed.
Written November 26, 2013
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Hans S
Zoersel, Belgium150 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
The Eglise Ste-Madeleine is one of the lesser-known churches in Troyes but it's well worthe a visit. It's one of the few chruches in France that has kept it's rood screen (also known as choir screen) and is therefore classified as a National Monument (already in 1840!) There are also some very nice statues and stained-glass windows. Make sure you don't miss the garden.
Written September 21, 2011
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Knud C
Bromley, UK32 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
A beautiful church that should form part of any visit to Troyes. The rood screen in particular made me enjoy the visit but the wood carvings were excellent too!
Written August 17, 2021
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Ray L
Jersey, UK139 contributions
Sep 2019
Visited this as part of a walking tour of the older part of the city. So glad that we did as the interior is exceptional. The stain glass windows are stunning and each tell amazing stories. Fantastic
Written October 27, 2019
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Millcottagetravellers
2 contributions
Hi there, what hours is this church open to the public? Thank you
bonjour l'eglise de sainte madeleine de troyes est elle ouvert aujourd'hui ?
JAEPG2582
Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia9 contributions
When does the church close in the evening
Eglise Ste-Madeleine, Troyes
Frequently Asked Questions about Eglise Ste-Madeleine
- Eglise Ste-Madeleine is open:
- Sun - Sat 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Mon - Sat 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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