EGLISE DE CHÂTILLON - SAINT-MARTIN

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The church of Saint Martin de Châtillon has a beautiful set of altarpieces, two of which are classified as Historic Monuments. Note at the main entrance the milestone of Launay with dedication to the Emperor Aurelian and the stone cross outside

The church of Saint Martin de Châtillon has a beautiful set of altarpieces, two of which are classified as Historic Monuments. The altarpiece of the high altar, built in 1640, combines marble and wood. Coat of arms of the families of Plessis-Châtillon and Reynier. A brotherhood of the Rosary had the altarpiece built in 1639, in tuffeau and marble, original in its decoration At the main entrance the milestone of Launay is perhaps a reused Gallic stele. Dedication to the emperor Aurélien (274 or 275). It was used as a distance indicator along the Roman roads. On the outside, the stone cross symbolizes the path taken by pilgrims to get to the Mont Saint Michel: chemin Montais or Montois Free visit through the side door all year round 9 am - 6 pm.

EGLISE DE CHÂTILLON - SAINT-MARTIN  France Pays de la Loire Mayenne Châtillon-sur-Colmont 53100

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