Église Sainte-Marie

The Église Sainte-Marie is a former Catholic church located in Blesle, France.

History

• The church nave measures 58 metres (190 feet) in length, with transepts that are 41 m (135 ft) across.
• The church spire rises 56 m (184 ft) from floor to steeple, with its cross adding another 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in).

Originally 4.6 m (15 ft) taller, the church steeple was struck by lightning in 1914, requiring part of the spire to be rebuilt.

Location

The Église Sainte-Marie is located on Route de Massiac in Blesle, France.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The Église Sainte-Marie was a Catholic church. It has been officially deconsecrated as of November 24, 2023.

Architect and Notable Features

The architect of the Église Sainte-Marie is not specified in available information.

Organ and Bells

Information on the organ and bells of the Église Sainte-Marie is not available.

Heritage Status

The Église Sainte-Marie was reportedly listed as a historic monument, but specific details are not known.

Visiting Information

The Église Sainte-Marie is open to visitors. However, opening hours and accessibility information are not specified in available data.

Notable Artworks or Relics

Information on notable artworks or relics within the Église Sainte-Marie is not available.