And back on my local road warrior mode, this time going south to old Brittany in the Loire Atlantique dept 44 of the new Pays de la Loire region. A wonderful coastal trip of my belle France just south of me with plenty of architecture, history, and beaches, Let me tell you about the Church Notre Dame de Bon Secours of La Bernerie en Retz !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The town of La Bernerie en Retz is part of historic Brittany, in the traditional country of the country of Retz and in the historic country of the Nantes. Located 36 km from Saint-Nazaire ,46 km from Nantes, and 150 km from my house. The Pays de Retz or country of Retz extends to the department of Loire-Atlantique 44. It is one of the traditional countries of Brittany of the Ancien Régime (monarchy), erected as barony then as a duchy. The country of Retz was the stronghold of the different families of the lords of Retz, most of whom were not Breton, and who have followed families since the 11C, The Pays de Retz was one of the main fiefs of Gilles Retz, companion in arms of Jeanne d’Arc and Maréchal de France. It was also the stronghold of the Gondi family, of Italian origin, located in France under the regency of Catherine de Médicis in the 16C, and for whom it became duchy. It was still one of the main places of deployment of the Vendée wars during the French revolution. The country of Retz is currently made up of 40 towns, therefore, Villeneuve-en-Retz, composed of the old town of Bourgneuf-en-Retz, itself encompassing the ancient village of Saint-Cyr-en-Retz, and the old town of Fresnay-en-Retz, Also, La Bernerie en Retz, Pornic and Préfailles,(see posts).
The Church Notre Dame de Bon Secours, situated at place de l’église/ Rue Jean Duplessis , This church is built on the site of the old Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours chapel dating from the 19C and itself replacing a 18C chapel. The new church was blessed in April 26 , 1845, The bell tower dates from 1853. A single bell was sworn in the bell tower; It had been blessed in 1847. In the year 1865, the church climbed two other bells, After its enlargement in the 19C, the church was only open to worship until 1862. The Tribune dates from 1922. The Grand Organ, which dates from 1860, was bought in 1922 by the town of La Bernerie en Retz: it was modified in 1939. The painting entitled “La Vierge à l’Enfant” or the Virgin and Child date before 1867. The painting entitled “Grignon de Montfort”, dates from 1925. The polyphonic organ, date of 1884, There is also a fresco by painter Edgard Maxence above the large door.
Notre Dame de Bon Secours is the Blessed Virgin Mary ,also called Notre-Dame du Récide or good help, or perpetual-secret, is one of the names by which the Catholic church as well as the Orthodox churches venerate the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ .
The Pornic tourist office on the Church Notre Dame de Bon Secours of La Bernerie en Retz: https://www.pornic.com/eglise-notre-dame-de-bon-secours.html
The town of La Bernerie en Retz on its heritage: https://mairie-labernerie.fr/decouvrir/
The Pornic tourist office on La Bernerie en Retz : https://en.pornic.com/la-bernerie-en-retz-la-bernerie-pornic-destination-la-bernerie-en-retz.html
There you go folks, a short but pleasant trip to the beautiful old Bretagne, that is Loire Atlantique dept 44. The sea at its best, nice monuments, and pleasant road warrior driving were all that was needed, we have been back !!!! Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Church Notre Dame de Bon Secours of La Bernerie en Retz as I.
And remember happy travels, good health,and many cheers to all !!!
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