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Works still in progress

Despite the crisis, the restoration of Tocqueville’s church continues. After the painting The Sacrifice of Abraham, the high altar is the subject of the care of several specialized craftsmen. After a brief historical reminder, the works in progress are described.

The Sacrifice of Abraham

Work still goes on at the Church, in Tocqueville. After the restoration of the statue of the Sacred Heart, at the top of the west pinion, followed by the installation of new lighting, the painting The Sacrifice of Abraham , classified as historical monument, has been back in the church on January 2020. It went throught a long “cure of youth” in Agnes Archimbaud’s workshop, restorer of paintings at Villedieu-les-Poêles.

The goal of the Association is to help Tocqueville’s Municipality restore the church by bringing funds that come from donations and events earnings.

The Association et the Municipality have established a partnership with the “Fondation du Patrimoine”, a French organization in charge of savegarding heritage.

Each year the Association organizes several events, including a Book Fair on July 14th and a hike « in Alexis de Tocqueville’s footsteps » on the last saturday of July.

The annual membership fee is 5 euros.

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