St-Jean-Baptiste (Leuville-sur-Orge)
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The Catholic Church of St-Jean-Baptiste in Leuville-sur-Orge , a French parish in the Essonne department in the Île-de-France region , was built in the 13th century.
The church on Rue Georges Clemenceau , dedicated to John the Baptist, underwent major changes in the 19th century. The west facade with the rose window is the oldest part. A chapel for the landlord , the Duke of Noailles, was added to the side of the hall church in 1766 . The rectangular bell tower was completely clad with slate in the 19th century . The wooden main altar and figures of saints date from the 17th century.
literature
- Le Patrimoine des Communes de l'Essonne. Flohic Éditions, Paris 2001, ISBN 2-84234-126-0 , pp. 62–63.
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Coordinates: 48 ° 37 ′ 11.8 " N , 2 ° 16 ′ 1.2" E