Visit to the church of Mouthiers-le-Vieillard

Discover Poligny's first church, Notre-Dame Mouthiers-le-Vieillard, built in the 9th century on the site of an ancient chapel. It was completed in the 11th century. The first town of Poligny grew up around this church before it was moved to the foot of the Grimont hill. Situated outside the protected town from the 13th century onwards, the church has undergone a great deal of destruction over the years. However, some old features remain, notably the 12th-century bell tower and its slate roof.

It also contains a number of sculptures, altarpieces and paintings that are listed or registered as Historic Monuments. Several pieces were sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Originally, the church had three naves and several chapels. The transept crossing and two bays of the choir remain.



Summer 2025 programme (Comité de sauvegarde de Mouthiers-le-Vieillard et La Montaine) :

Saturday 28 June - 6.30pm
Les Traversantes*
La Montaine flute trio

Thursday 24th July - 6.30pm
Sculpture and Music Tour
by Antoine Seigle-Ferrand

Friday 1st August - 6.30pm
Mathis Philippe and Dorian Seyller*
Guitar, piano and voice

Thursday 21 August - 6.30pm
Men and Sculptures
by Antoine Seigle-Ferrand

Saturday 30th August - 6.30pm
Violin and Piano*
by Anne Cuche and Michel Tison

From 14/07 to 30/08 from 2pm to 6pm
Church tours (except Sundays)

*Admission: programmes