L'église Saint Jean-Baptiste
The construction of this church began in the 1785th century. It houses a collection of Augustinian paintings unique in France, including the double Apostolic and Prophetic Credo, as well as the oldest organ in Isère mentioned in XNUMX in La chronicle Ollivet.
This church, formerly the chapel of the Hermits of Saint Augustine who settled in Crémieu in 1317, became a parish church during the Revolution under the name of Saint John the Baptist.
Its construction began in the 14th century for the southern section, then continued in the 15th century with the nave, the octagonal pillars and six side chapels. In the 17th century, elements such as the Vallin chapel and the Sacred Heart chapel were added.
Designed according to a three-aisled hall church plan with a flat apse, it had a panelled ceiling replaced in the 19th century by a neo-Gothic ceiling by the diocesan architect Alfred Berruyer.
The 17th-century walnut pulpit and stalls are the work of master carpenter Raymond Grillat.
The organ, above the entrance, was put back in this church in 1791. It is the oldest in Isère.
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- Listed historic site and monument
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- In the city
- In the historic center
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- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
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- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
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Open every day, all year round. Free access.
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Free
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