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Gothic with a story. Behind the austere façade of this church lies a rich history. Built from the 13th century onwards by the Antonists, an order dedicated to caring for the sick, it was originally the church of a hospital. The architecture is a rare mix of Gothic Rayonnant and Flamboyant, with a unique façade designed by Jacquemin de Lenoncourt, who later also designed Toul Cathedral. In 1574, the church was handed over to the Jesuits, who transformed it into the university church of the newly founded Université de Pont-à-Mousson. In 1840, the church was one of the first buildings in France to be classified as a Monument Historique. Today, it remains a silent witness to religious, intellectual and architectural history – and a haven of peace in the heart of the city.

The architecture is a rare mix of Gothic Rayonnant and Flamboyant, with a unique façade designed by Jacquemin de Lenoncourt, who later designed Toul Cathedral. Note the asymmetrical towers and the Gothic detailing around the portal – subtle but impressive.

Visible from afar on the banks of the Moselle.

The cult of the Virgin is ancient in Lorraine, particularly on the Hill of Sion. The apparitions of Lourdes after those of La Salette mark the souls of a very Christianized population in the countryside. Pilgrimages to Lourdes gained momentum in the 1880s. In 1883, there were 1,600 pilgrims from Lorraine. The momentum was given. The idea naturally came to evoke or reproduce the Massabielle cave. https://www.bruley.mairie54.fr/fr/la-replique-de-la-grotte-de-lourdes.html

I recommend that you explore this square in the center of Pont-a-Mousson, including the largest Renaissance arcade group in Lorraine!!!

The view of this church and the bridge is worthwhile from the various perspectives. It also leads either to the old center of the city or to the Abbaye

The old abbey of Rangéval is a former Premonstratensian monastery founded in the 12th century. You will be able to admire the remains of classical architecture, such as the cloister, the chapter house and the abbey house, as well as the impressive wall which surrounds the abbey.

The old abbey of Rangéval is a former Premonstratensian monastery founded in the 12th century. You can admire the remains of classical architecture, such as the cloister, the chapter house and the abbot's residence, as well as the impressive wall that surrounds the abbey. Guests can enjoy the gardens, which include a pond, old roses and a large orchard with 200 varieties of fruit trees. The abbey is open to visitors during heritage days and "Rendez-vous aux jardins".