Bell tower of Saint-Michel Mont-Mercure Abbeys, Churches, Priories in Sèvremont

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Location : In town

Province : High Vendée's Bocage

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- Bell tower
  Saint Michel Mont Mercure
  Highest point in the Vendée
  Saint Michel Mont Mercure is a must-see when visiting the heart of the Vendée bocage: at 290 meters above sea level at the foot of the church, this small commune is the highest point in the Vendée.
  
  The church impresses visitors with the height of its bell tower.
  You have to climb 199 steps to reach the top, 42 metres above the ground. The view of the typical landscapes of the Vendée bocage is exceptional.
  The golden statue of the archangel Saint Michel dominates the top of the bell tower and is the pride of its inhabitants. This statue is an exact replica of the one created for the Notre Dame de Fourvière basilica in Lyon at the end of the 19th century (for the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris). It depicts the archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon, and sparkles in its brilliant gold color.
  
  Visit the bell tower and church
  Guided tours of the church and bell tower are organized all summer long, in July and August, on Fridays and Saturdays at the end of the day. These tours are offered free of charge by Sèvremont town council.
  
  The Pays de Pouzauges tourist office also offers guided tours of the site for groups and coaches all year round, subject to prior booking. For further information, please consult the group brochure on the www.tourisme-paysdepouzauges.fr website, under the heading "holiday offers", "group excursions".
  
  Contact:
  Telephone: 02 51 57 20 32
  Mail: contact@sevremont.fr
  Link : www.sevremont.fr
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Traveller Reviews Google Bell tower of Saint-Michel Mont-Mercure

4.6 sur 5 172 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paul Snook on 19/10/2017

This church dominates the skyline and looks down over the town. I had the pleasure of climbing all the way up to the top of the bell tower. Once there the view over the town and terrain is most impressive. Next to the church is a outdoor vehicle / caravan park. This is a must see church and well worth a visit.
4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Monique Valin on 20/04/2023

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4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nicolas Hellfésteur on 17/09/2023

One of the highest points in the sector with an altitude of 290m, add to that the 42m for the Archangel and the 199 steps to access it. Very beautiful church in which there is a wooden sculpture of the Archangel, in Tzille 1:1 I think. Breathtaking 360° view once at the top. The climb up the stairs is quite narrow. The panorama is only accessible on Sundays before 7 p.m., after which it is closed.