St Bruno des Chartreux, France
Église St-Bruno des Chartreux is a Carthusian monastery church in Lyon, built in 1584 to accommodate monks travelling to the Grand Chartreuse near Grenoble, France.
The monastic buildings and the chapel were designed by Jean Maignan, and modified by Jean Delamonce.
In 1738, Soufflot built the elaborate ciborium (designed by Servandoni) and the high altar.
The church was closed during the Revolution, and it was in the end bought by the cardinal Flesh, Napoleon's uncle, who founded the Saint Bruno parish.
The Baroque facade was built by Bossan and Sainte Marie Perrin in 1871. Considered a masterpiece of Baroque art, it was recently restored.
Quick Facts on St Bruno des Chartreux
Site Information | |
Names: | St Bruno des Chartreux |
---|---|
Visitor and Contact Information | |
Coordinates: | 45.770868° N, 4.822333° E |
Address: | France |
Lodging: | View hotels near St Bruno des Chartreux |
More Information
- Photos of St Bruno des Chartreux - here on Sacred Destinations
Map of St Bruno des Chartreux, France
Below is a location map and aerial view of St Bruno des Chartreux. Using the buttons on the left (or the wheel on your mouse), you can zoom in for a closer look, or zoom out to get your bearings. To move around, click and drag the map with your mouse.