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The church was built at the command of Louis XIV by
Jules Hardouin-Mansart in the Baroque (French
Classicism) (see: 17th-century French art )
architectural style and was consecrated on 30
October 1686. The parish of Notre-Dame included
the Palace of Versailles and thus registered the
baptisms, marriages and burials of the French royal
family.
In 1791 it was declared a cathedral but converted to
a Temple of Reason in 1793. After the Revolution the
bishop of Versailles chose the Church of Saint-Louis
as his seat instead (the present Versailles Cathedral).
Between 1858 and 1873, a new chapel was added by
the architect Le Poittevin, who also built the market-
halls of the Marché Notre-Dame.
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The great organ was built between 1687 and 1691 by the
builder Julien Tribuot of Paris. The imposing sideboard is the
work of master carpenter Antoine Rivert and the sculptures
were made by Hurtelle. The sideboard was originally white
and gold.
In 1766, François-Henri Clicquot intervened on the
instrument and made minor modifications.
In 1834, the instrument was restored by Louis-Paul Dallery.
In 1868, the organ was completely rebuilt by Joseph Merklin.
The sideboard has been restored and repainted in its current
waxed oak color.
In 1893, the brothers Eugene and John Abbey carried out
repair and maintenance work as did Beuchet-Debierre in
1935.
In 1948, the organ was completely restored by Victor
Gonzalez. The transmission became electro-pneumatic.
In 1970, Erwin Müller added 6 stops and the organ was
reharmonized by Adrien Maciet, harmonist of the Müller
house.
In 1989, Pierre Maciet, son of Adrien Maciet, made an
overhaul.
In 2017, Muhleisen carried out a restoration, including:
•
Interior cleaning
•
Notes action : electrical. Installation of an Eltec system
and refurbishment of the console.
•
Stops action : pneumatic (high pressure)
•
Overcovering of the old leather of the bellows
•
Complete restoration of the façade pipes and cleaning of
the buffet’s varnish.
•
Slight recomposition of some Mixtures.
•
Quick voicing control and general tuning.
1691 Julien Tribuot (1)
1766 François-Henri Cliquot (6)
1834 Louis-Paul Dallery (6)
1868 Joseph Merklin (3a)
1893 Eugène et John Abbey (6)
1935 Beuchet-Debierre (6)
1948 Victor Gonzalez (3a)
1970 Erwin Müller (3a)
1989 Pierre Maciet (6)
2021 - Muhleisen (5)
III/56 - electro-pneumatic traction
composition
Organiste titulaire
Jean-François Frémont
Concerts
Occasionally
Masses with organ
Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM
Video
Jean-François Frémont (upcoming)
Jean-Baptiste Robin
Organs of Paris
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1691 Julien Tribuot (1)
1766 François-Henri Cliquot (6)
1834 Louis-Paul Dallery (6)
1868 Joseph Merklin (3a)
1893 Eugène et John Abbey (6)
1935 Beuchet-Debierre (6)
1948 Victor Gonzalez (3a)
1970 Erwin Müller (3a)
1989 Pierre Maciet (6)
2021 - Muhleisen (5)
III/56 - electro-pneumatic traction
composition
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The great organ was built between 1687 and 1691 by the
builder Julien Tribuot of Paris. The imposing sideboard is the
work of master carpenter Antoine Rivert and the sculptures
were made by Hurtelle. The sideboard was originally white
and gold.
In 1766, François-Henri Clicquot intervened on the
instrument and made minor modifications.
In 1834, the instrument was restored by Louis-Paul Dallery.
In 1868, the organ was completely rebuilt by Joseph Merklin.
The sideboard has been restored and repainted in its current
waxed oak color.
In 1893, the brothers Eugene and John Abbey carried out
repair and maintenance work as did Beuchet-Debierre in
1935.
In 1948, the organ was completely restored by Victor
Gonzalez. The transmission became electro-pneumatic.
In 1970, Erwin Müller added 6 stops and the organ was
reharmonized by Adrien Maciet, harmonist of the Müller
house.
In 1989, Pierre Maciet, son of Adrien Maciet, made an
overhaul.
In 2017, Muhleisen carried out a restoration, including:
•
Interior cleaning
•
Notes action : electrical. Installation of an Eltec system
and refurbishment of the console.
•
Stops action : pneumatic (high pressure)
•
Overcovering of the old leather of the bellows
•
Complete restoration of the façade pipes and cleaning of
the buffet’s varnish.
•
Slight recomposition of some Mixtures.
•
Quick voicing control and general tuning.
Organiste titulaire
Jean-François Frémont
Concerts
Occasionally
Masses with organ
Saturday 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM
Video
Jean-François Frémont (upcoming)
Jean-Baptiste Robin