Break the secrets of the Dombes Côtière
The Carillon de Miribel and its bell tower are recognized worldwide for their acoustic quality. The timbre of the Carillon guided the pilgrims to the neighboring Madone. Today, it hosts several concerts every summer for the delight of music lovers. You are invited!
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50 bells ring, ring |
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On the esplanade of the Mas Rillier, alongside the majestic Madone, stands the belfry of the Carillon de Miribel, 28 m high. Built in 1945, it houses a set of 50 bells listed in the supplementary inventory of Historical Monuments. Father Thomas, pastor of the hamlet, had it erected to guide the pilgrims to the statue of the Madone. The sound of the Carillon was heard for the first time in 1947, on the occasion of the inaugural concert given by Master Carillonneur Maurice Lannoy. |
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The Carillon gives the "LA" |
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The quality of the instrument and the optimal diffusion of sound by the campanile place the Carillon du Mas Rillier among the best in the world! En 2017, you can enjoy it at concerts at 10:30 am :
And during the European Heritage Days :
On this occasion, you can visit the Carillonnière's room and take a closer look at the bells (except August 15 concert). Warning! You will have to climb 90 steps. |
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A Carillon that swings the Côtière |
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The site is completely closed during the festival Swing Sous Les Étoiles which takes place every year during the first days of July. At the foot of the Madone stands a stage that hosts musical groups of different universes during 5 evenings. The music of the Carillon mixes punctually with the performances proposed. More information on the festival Swing Sous Les Étoiles : www.swingsouslesetoilesmiribel.com |
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Guided tour of the Carillon |
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ombes Côtière Tourisme offers guided tours of the Carillon de Miribel and the Madone,a contemporary religious architecture complex and a high place of Marian pilgrimage during the first half of the 20th century. You can discover the history of the campanile and climb in the crown of the monumental statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (attention: about 150 steps). You can admire the panorama of the Cotière, the Plaine du Rhône, the Plaine de l'Ain and the Dombes from the esplanade of Mas Rillier while your guide will introduce you the history and geography of Miribel. |
You can admire the panorama of the Cotière, the Plaine du Rhône, the Plaine de l'Ain and the Dombes from the esplanade of Mas Rillier while your guide will introduce you the history and geography of Miribel Duration: 1h to 1h15. Group from 15 people. Discover the history of the religious heritage of Mas Rillier and listen to the bells of Carillon de Miribel : http://www.wtv-dombes.fr/videos/reportages/patrimoine/2014-le-carillon-de-miribel-v1-0.html |
