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Saint-Jacques Church of Compiègne
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November 27, 2024
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The 12th century Saint-Jacques Church has many figural decorations that refer to its namesake, the Apostle James, and to the pilgrimage tradition of the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. The 15th century church tower was extended in the 17th century, and statues of 14 saints were placed in its upper section. Its role as a royal church in the immediate vicinity of the castle led to extensive reconstruction in the 18th century and lavish furnishings. Since 1998, the church has been designated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Way of St. James in France".
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