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Chapelle Notre Dame des Lumières was built in the 17th century at the request of a Montségur family as a sign of thanks, according to an ex-voto dating from 1707. Originally a parish church, it later became a chapel.
Description
The church of Notre-Dame-des-Lumières, built in 1746, is renowned for its curative properties in the treatment of visual ailments.
The neo-Romanesque bell tower-porch dates from the late 19th century. Behind this addition, you can still see the original porch, with its niche and maniérsite Virgin Mary. The building was extended by a pocket opened in 1744, which was later closed to enlarge the church in 1824. The façade is typical of the area, with a bell tower built after the collapse of the original bell tower wall. This was documented in 1858. However, it wasn't until 1893 that a portal bell tower was added.
Inside: in 1846, Etienne Du Bou made a donation that enabled the creation of the chapel of the Virgin. The paintings and whitewash on the walls were covered the same year, at the bishop's request. In 1870, the choir was paved with "Viviers mosaics" and in 1877, a window was added to the north wall.
Spoken languages
- French
Themes
- Religious heritage
- Chapel