Église Saint-Jacques de Compiègne

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The Church of Saint James is a Gothic-style parish Catholic church located in Compiègne, Oise, France. In 1998, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO under the title of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in France. It is a medium-sized building with a total length of 51 m, resulting from two distinct periods: the choir, the transept and the nave with its sides were built between 1235 and 1270, except the upper part of the nave; the latter, the bell tower, the chapels along the lower side and the walkway were added between 1476 and the middle of the sixteenth century.

These extensions reflect the flamboyant Gothic style, except the lantern at the top of the bell tower, which is influenced by the Renaissance. The bell tower is a remarkable work, just like the choir and the transept, which represent the oldest parts of the church and are an interesting illustration of the pre-raising style. The interior of the church is marked by the transformations of the end of the Ancien Régime, including a marble covering of the choir and a garment of the pillars of the nave by woodwork.

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