Sainte-Julitte church in Ambon, in the heart of Morbihan

The church of Sainte Julitte stands majestically in the heart of Morbihan , in the commune of Ambon to be precise. Saint-Julitte church is definitely worth a visit. Here’s what you need to know about this building, listed as a historic monument since 1990.

History of Saint-Julitte church

The full name of this Catholic church is: Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte. History records that the building that currently houses this place of worship is the result of several construction campaigns. Its genesis dates back to antiquity, and its history is staggered over time. It was at the beginning of the XIIᵉ century that the parish was entrusted to the Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys abbey to establish a priory.

If we go back a little further in history, it’s between the end of antiquity and the Romanesque period that the oratory was built on the site of the transept. At that time, the church consisted of two quadrangular structures. It should be noted that, despite the many reconstructions the building has undergone, notably those of the XVIIIᵉ century, its west facade has remained as it was originally.

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Presentation of Saint-Julitte church in Ambon

The exterior of the Ambon building features opus spicatum masonry on the transept and south transept. Inside, the five-bay nave is entirely covered with timber framing. The latter opens onto the aisles, which are supported by single-rolled, round-headed arches. These arches are supported by square piers, available in bulk.

Remarkable effects include the Romanesque painted decoration, or at least traces of it. These can be seen to the south of the transept crossing. The Gothic chancel has a flat chevet and ends in an ogival bay with infill. The choir opens onto side chapels to the north. To the south, two pointed arches supported by columns support the building.

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