church of bertrichamps

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The Church of Bertrichamps was built in 1770 on the model of traditional Lorraine churches: with a massive tower, a squat bell tower, and a tall, wide nave without external buttresses. Its vault is a plastered ceiling, which allows the building to be defined as a "barn" church (like that of Deneuvre built at the same time). The building houses 3 imposing chandeliers, 2 smaller models, and 2 candelabras all made of Baccarat crystal. The church was classified as a Historic Monument in 1960 by André Malraux, who was then Minister of State for Cultural Affairs. Open daily. The Church of Bertrichamps was built in 1770 on the model of traditional Lorraine churches: with a massive tower, a squat bell tower, and a tall, wide nave without external buttresses. Its vault is a plastered ceiling, which allows the building to be defined as a "barn" church (like that of Deneuvre built at the same time). The building houses 3 imposing chandeliers, 2 smaller models, and 2 candelabras all made of Baccarat crystal. Concerning the 3 central chandeliers, the notes of Abbot Badon report that the small chandelier is due to the work of the crystal cutters of Bertrichamps, who officiated at the Cristallerie, and who donated it in 1850. The second chandelier, called "medium", was made and donated in 1860. As for the third, the largest located near the choir, it would have been donated in 1889 by former crystal cutters. The candelabras located in the choir can be dated between 1850 and 1860. These donations of crystal chandeliers are found in all the communes around Baccarat. The Manufacture provided the raw materials and tools, and staff from the relevant municipality were responsible for voluntarily carrying out the creation of the light fixture. The choir houses a sculpted and painted altar, as well as an imposing painting representing Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the parish. A monumental fresco was painted on the ceiling of the choir and apse in the 20s. The Church of Bertrichamps was classified as a historic monument in 1960 by André Malraux, who was then Minister of State for Cultural Affairs. This church is open every day.