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Eglise Notre Dame de Royan

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Eglise Notre Dame de Royan

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Location: Royan, Rochefort, New Aquitaine, France

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1. Coastal cycle path – La Cèpe Beach & Bar loop from Royan

86.2km

03:35

360m

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2. La Butte du Gardour – La Cèpe Beach & Bar loop from Royan

77.3km

03:07

320m

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3. La Cèpe Beach & Bar – Phare de Coubre loop from Le Train des Mouettes - La Tremblade

87.0km

03:45

430m

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Fabrice Rigalleau

December 18, 2022

After the Second World War, nearly 4,000 churches in France were damaged. Within the financial limits imposed by war damage, the reconstruction of 2,500 churches thus gave rise to a proliferation of original forms, facilitated by new construction techniques and progress in the industrialization of building. The church of Royan is one of these churches rebuilt in this way, resulting in this singular monument of raw art in concrete.

We can debate a lot about its aesthetic qualities. But it has become the symbol of the seaside town, no doubt because it is its most visible monument.

The church was blessed on July 10, 1958, but the budget envelope only made it possible to carry out the main work. Over time, stained glass windows and an imposing organ were added. However, the west canopy, doors and other openings remain unfinished compared to the initial plans. The building also suffers from watertightness problems, greatly accentuated by the aggressiveness of the marine environment. At the current rate, it is estimated that it would take fifty years to ensure the completion and sustainability of the building!

The night lighting of the church is particularly successful.

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Location: Royan, Rochefort, New Aquitaine, France

Eglise Notre Dame de Royan

1. Coastal cycle path – La Cèpe Beach & Bar loop from Royan

2. La Butte du Gardour – La Cèpe Beach & Bar loop from Royan

3. La Cèpe Beach & Bar – Phare de Coubre loop from Le Train des Mouettes - La Tremblade

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