Virtual tour

An emblematic building of Troyes

Situated in today’s pedestrian area, once the site of fairs and markets during the Middle Ages, building of the church began in the 13^th century on the ruins of a church burnt down in 1188. Its complex architecture bears witness to the different stages of its construction and modifications over a period of several centuries: the nave (13^th -15^th), the bell tower (14^th), the chancel (14^th-16^th), the aisles (16^th) and the clock tower (end 16^th – beginning 17^th). Parts of the building damaged by the great fire of 1524 were immediately rebuilt by the architect Martin de Vaulx.

A remarkable collection of stained glass windows and carvings of the 16^th century

The monumental high altar, built in 1667 according to plans by the architect Noblet, contains two paintings from the artist Pierre Mignard and carved bronze statues by the sculptor François Girardon, both official artists to King Louis XIV.

From neglect to renovation

Classified as an historical monument since 1840, its condition deteriorated throughout the 19^th century. The bell tower collapsed in 1911, totally destroying the west-facing entrance.
Temporarily derelict, then closed in 1999, two successive large building projects have resulted in the entire restoration of the church’s chevet.
From February to September 2008, work was completed in the nave in time for it to re-open as host for the exhibition "The Remarkable 16^th: Masterpieces of sculpture in Champagne".

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