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 Listed Building - 1770 52000 LANGRES GPS : 47.862078,5.334214   Téléphone : 03 25 87 67 67 Email : info@tourisme-langres.com Fax : 03 25 87 73 33 Called to Langres in 1621, the Jesuits established their college on this site 30 years later. Situated at the heart of the town, this establishment could receive up to 200 students, notably from Langres and its surroundings. In 1746 the buildings were destroyed by fire, and a new college was built on the site soon after. The new building was completed in 1770, but the Jesuits were not to see their new college as they were expelled from the kingdom in 1762. In the form of a "U", this huge building, conceived for study and prayer, has its southern facade built on the former ramparts of the 13th century. It is separated from Place Diderot by a surrounding wall, whose gateway is surmounted by an allegory of instruction, by the local sculptor Antoine Besançon. The wings of the building frame this wall with, to the right, the facade of the chapel. Conceived as an enormous reredos, the profuse decoration of its pediment with clouds, sunbeams and cherubs’ heads is surprising. The fire pots crown and complete this baroque decor. Dates and Times of opening Free access all the year. Prices No admission charge. |
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