Eglise Saint Grégoire des Minimes (Saint-Grégoire des Minimes Church), Tours
The Eglise Saint Grégoire des Minimes is part of the Minimes convent, built in the early 17th Century. The church's facade is very minimalistic-looking, in line with the classical style of the time. Inside you can see a rich collection of impressive sculptures and woodworks.
In addition to the interesting baroque decoration of the western facade, this building has a set of woodwork executed from 1677 to 1679 by a group of 3 carpenters and 2 cabinetmakers (two of whom will become minimal brothers in 1679, Antoine Audric and Cot Taboué), including one canopied oak carved xvii th century .
The church has three side chapels accompanied by their altarpieces and statues representing respectively: the Blessed Virgin Mary , Saint Anne and Saint Joachim in the first chapel.
In addition to the interesting baroque decoration of the western facade, this building has a set of woodwork executed from 1677 to 1679 by a group of 3 carpenters and 2 cabinetmakers (two of whom will become minimal brothers in 1679, Antoine Audric and Cot Taboué), including one canopied oak carved xvii th century .
The church has three side chapels accompanied by their altarpieces and statues representing respectively: the Blessed Virgin Mary , Saint Anne and Saint Joachim in the first chapel.
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Sight Name: Eglise Saint Grégoire des Minimes (Saint-Grégoire des Minimes Church)
Sight Location: Tours, France (See walking tours in Tours)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Tours, France (See walking tours in Tours)
Sight Type: Religious
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