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Artistic effervescence in the cosmopolitan Boulonnais region in the 19th century
Leopoldine Blahetka (1809-1885), an Austrian pianist and composer in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
In the 19th century, Boulogne-sur-Mer underwent spectacular development as a result of the sea-bathing craze, which attracted large numbers of British visitors. Artistic life also flourished. Numerous French and foreign artists performed at the theatre and casino. Albrecht Von Söhnen, president of Renaissance du Vieux Boulogne and a former teacher at the Lycée Heinrich Heine in Oberhausen, Rhineland (Germany), will present a portrait of a little-known musician, Leopoldine Blahetka (1809-1885), an Austrian pianist and composer who spent a long time in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
This lecture will be followed by a concert of works by this artist, who deserves to be rediscovered, on Saturday 9 August in the church of Saint Pierre in Wimille.
Meet up at the salon de la Baie Saint-Jean, rue Sainte-Adrienne (Wimereux).
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Immaculate Conception
Situated south of the major sites of the Two Headlands, (les Deux Caps), the holiday resort of Wimereux has more than one asset. The sea front, the beautiful holiday villas, and the church are all part of the charm of this community on the Opal Coast. The taste for holiday homes and sea bathing during the second half of the 19th century favorised the development of the village which has a church that was founded by Father Lebègue.
The foundation stone was laid 17th November 1866 and the church was consecrated by Mgr. Lequette, bishop of Arras, on 27th July 1868. It was finished in 1873. A plan for extensions was made in 1903.
The church was built following the plans of Mr. Bouloch, architect, in the 13th century style. It has three naves, and can hold 500 people. It was built of white stone and local blue stone (a type of sandstone). The floor is black marble from Belgium and local white marble.
Very damaged during the last war (1939-45) the church was totally restored under the direction of Father Delpierre after his arrival in 1952. It was finished with the consecration of the main altar on 27th July 1958.
On entering the church, the visitors’ eyes are drawn instinctively to the painted vault, before turning to admire the organ, which is a classified monument.
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Additional information
The church is temporarily closed for restoration work. For more information about the work, visit the association's website by clicking here...The events will take place at the Salon de la Baie Saint-Jean in Wimereux (rue Sainte-Adrienne) or at the Saint Peter's church in Wimille (rue du Presbytère). More information is available in the ‘Events’ section of the website.
Celebration times
During the works, religious services will be held at :
- the Church of the Risen Christ in Wimereux (rue du Château) on Saturdays at 6pm in winter and at 6:30pm in summer (all year round);
- Saint Peter's church in Wimille (rue du Presbytère) on Sundays at 11am (all year round).
