Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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260benedicte
Levallois-Perret, France475 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This astonishing church, all strength and simplicity, uses light to capture the human soul. We walk through the darkness to be dazzled by the light coming down from the bell tower. The outstretched hand of the organ aspires to the divine. The stained glass strip tells the Gospel of Mark: on the entrance table, two freely accessible booklets, one for adults, the other for children, help with the visit. Come, contemplate!
Written 18 August 2023
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Fabclarke
Kingston upon Thames, UK137 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Amazing church in an otherwise architecturally drab ski village. Also lovely and peaceful place for prayer, quiet or meditation. Well worth a visit if want to get some space.
Written 20 July 2020
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Tyrone H
London, UK144 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This church is really spectacular. The stained glass windows wrapping around the church is quite something. Definitely worth the visit
Written 10 January 2020
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Guy V
46 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
There is a movie at the entrance of the, telling you the history of a Dutch priest who started the plan. And the church is open for a quit visit or burning a candle for your beloved. The glass windows are telling a lot of the story of Jesus by a local artist. Also the impressive organ is used for a weekly organ concert on thursday evening.
Written 28 July 2019
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Go779570
United Kingdom32 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This church is one of the finest examples of modern architecture. A pure delight to the eye and to the ear should you stay to listen to the organist. A must visit should you be in Alpe d Huez.
Written 21 April 2019
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Yves B
Paris, France89 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Notre Dame des Neiges is the testimony of the life of a Dutch priest, Father Jaap Reuten. He dedicated his life to the construction of this church from the early 60s and for many years, fighting a lot of skepticism to raise funds to reach his goal.
The church was designed by architect Jean Marol and first delivered in 1969 in a still very basic form (bare concrete floor, etc.) It then took decades to achieve.
From outside, it has the uninspiring shape of a tent with a copper roof. But do get in, it is free! The wooden roof is wonderful, the choir is an unusual concrete cylinder and it hosts a fantastic organ in the shape of a human hand. There are also stained glass windows by a renowned artist, Arcabas.
During the winter season (and also in July and August), each Thursday, is held a concert of classical music, during which for a moderate €10 fee, you will enjoy the sound of the organ and the beautifully lit woodwork of the roof.
The church was designed by architect Jean Marol and first delivered in 1969 in a still very basic form (bare concrete floor, etc.) It then took decades to achieve.
From outside, it has the uninspiring shape of a tent with a copper roof. But do get in, it is free! The wooden roof is wonderful, the choir is an unusual concrete cylinder and it hosts a fantastic organ in the shape of a human hand. There are also stained glass windows by a renowned artist, Arcabas.
During the winter season (and also in July and August), each Thursday, is held a concert of classical music, during which for a moderate €10 fee, you will enjoy the sound of the organ and the beautifully lit woodwork of the roof.
Written 7 February 2019
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Mikey1214
Burton upon Trent, UK35 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
During our Christmas stay in L'Alpe-d'Huez we visited this church and although it looked like a grain silage building from the outside the interior was a revelation. The huge open handed design of the organ behind the altar was impressive. The arched stained glass windows with vibrant colours also are memorable. A small chapel down a few steps was in contrast to the main body of the church. This simple chapel provides space for more reflective moments. We decided to go the Christmas Eve service at 11.30 pm. Unfortunately this was a disappointment. The large congregation had only one Carol to sing. We felt the priest must have had an 'off day' as he didn't give much joy of the Christmas Season. Missed opportunities for all the children who attended. One little boy did place the baby Jesus in the Crib but it was 'matter of fact, moment. We did, however, get to hear the splendid organ with the accomplished organist. If visiting the area the church is well worth a visit and has lots of information both to read and also with a running video providing the history and facts of the building.
Written 14 January 2017
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jenniferfgh
1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Solo
This place is fabulous. I will always come here and in future too. My favorite and amazing place.
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Written 5 October 2016
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tany99
Альп-д’Юэз, Франция10 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
it is difficult to write about religious places... it is modern church. nice to visit as fro religious peoples and for peoples who likesnice music, because sometimes they organised concerts there.
Written 24 March 2016
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Alan S
Edinburgh, UK125 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Fascinating structure, very unusual stained glass and the organ at the centre is superb. Architectural genius :-)
Written 19 March 2016
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