une église typique du bas St Laurent. Oeuvres artistiques qui décorent cette église. Oeuvres d art. Jubé imposant , orgue et autel plein de dorrures
One of the reviews under "Eglise saint-Jean-Port-Joli" is really about the wood sculpture museum named 'Musee des Anciens Canadiens' at 332 ave de Gaspe Ouest. It is easily the best museum of wood sculpture in an area full of wood working artisans, and probably the best in Quebec, giving a history of the art as well as many examples of wood sculpting in varioous forms. At the time we were there, an artist was in residence giving explanagtions and demonstrations. In addition, there is a wonderful shope of wood workings available for sale, and the friendly staff can provide answers to most questions on the work. We consider the best stop in Port-Joli to see wood working.
Peaceful. The church is simply beautiful. The ceiling is amazing
About fifty miles (80 km) east of Quebec City but on the south shore of the St Lawrence River, is Saint-Jean-Port-Joli (pop. c.3,500). Long the home to dozens of artists and craftsmen of all types and their ateliers, it is chiefly renowned as Canada’s (perhaps North America’s) most important centre for wood sculpture. This is mainly because of the Bourgault family who, along with the Carons and others, began generations ago to produce exquisite works depicting traditional themes and everyday scenes from old rural Quebec life. They also wisely trained apprentices to carry on after them. Modern artisans have also recently been creating life-size sculptures of important politicians, sportsmen and entertainment figures (e.g. Harry Potter, Jean Beliveau). Over 250 fine works, large and small, have been gathered for our enjoyment into four galleries at the Musée des Anciens Canadiens. I have been there in the past, and the collection keeps getting better and more varied. Only the fact that it is not very wheelchair-accessible prevents me from giving it an "Excellent" rating. THIS IS A "MUST SEE" DESTINATION FOR EVERY VISITOR TO RURAL QUEBEC.
Exposition de crèches venant d'un peu partout en plein centre d'un village particuli`rement dynamique et chaleureux ...
Ce bel église de village est à voir; on y retrouve des sculptures des célèbres Bourgeault et plurieurs autres oeuvres d'art. C'est un arrêt qui en vaut la peine.
Eglise possédant 2 clochers. Belle de jour comme de soir avec son éclairage aux clochers. L'intérieur est richement décoré avec beaucoup de pièces de bois sculptées par des artisans de la municipalité. A l'été, il y a une exposition de crèches que des résidents de la place possèdent et ce sont des pièces uniques. A voir !
This Church is one of the oldest in the area and should be a must see for anyone visiting St Jean. The highlight is the wood carving by Bourgeault who was the original wood carver of the famous local style of carving.
Saint-jean-port-Joli is such a charming welcoming Town. It is full of artists - sculptures - Everyone seem to be related....when you Know a CARON - founding family, you are sure to become part of the family.I am sure the Church has something to do with the JOY we feel in saint-jean-port-joli.
Cette magnifique petite église est devenue une sorte de symbole identitaire pour Saint-Jean-Port-Joli et même tout le Bas Saint-Laurent. Mais ne manquez pas l'intérieur, car il est richement fourni du travail des artisans et peintres parmi les plus grands du Québec. Puis visitez le cimetière près de l'église, le seul à caractère européen au Québec.