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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Port des Sables-d-Olonne was founded in 1622 by Richelieu, replacing a chapel dedicated to the Virgin. Its construction lasted several centuries: it began in 1646 and continued in the 18th century and was completed only in the 19th century under the direction of architect Victor Clair. This monument illustrates the persistence of Gothic structures, such as the dogid vaults and the walkway, integrated into a late Renaissance building.

The church presents itself as a vast transept vessel, flanked by collaterals and radiant chapels. Its hybrid architecture reflects stylistic changes between the 17th and 19th centuries, with major contributions by architects such as Paul Bernard and Nicolas Habert. Classified as a Historical Monument in 1993, it bears witness to the religious and maritime importance of the city, its name Bon-Port evoking the protection of sailors by the Virgin.

The church, owned by the municipality of Sables-d-Olonne, retains a central place in the local heritage. Its address, 61 Rue des Halles, and its ranking (cadastre AW 347) underline its anchoring in the urban fabric. The sources, such as the Mérimée and Monumentum base, confirm its historical and architectural role, between medieval heritage and classical adaptations, in a dynamic port of the Pays de la Loire.

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