Ambierle priory church

Rue de l'église, 42820 Ambierle

Eglise prieurale d'Ambierle — ©Evelyne Deveaux

©Eglise prieurale d'Ambierle Le Retable © Evelyne Deveaux

©Eglise prieurale d'Ambierle © Evelyne Deveaux

A "Site Clunisien" approved Cluniac Site. A priory church from the 15th century (listed Historical Monument).

Beautiful set of stained-glass windows fitted in about 1480 and oak stalls (with “l’Homme Sauvage”) from the same period, the priory church houses a remarkable “Passion” altarpiece (listed Historical Monument) from 1466, the sculpted central scenes of which retrace Christ’s Passion, whilst the movable wings show the donor, Michel de Chaugy, and his forbears. Guided tour for groups by appointment.