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Architectural Composition of the Façade de la Basilique d’Ars

The façade of the Basilica of Ars—façade de la Basilique d’Ars—stands as a masterful blend of Neo-Byzantine and Romanesque Revival styles. Constructed between 1862 and 1868 under the direction of architect Pierre Bossan, the entrance front is characterized by robust limestone ashlar masonry, articulated pilasters, and a rhythmic arrangement of blind arcades. The structural rhythm achieves a harmonious proportion: a central portal flanked by twin side doors, all surmounted by a grand arched tympanum and crowned with a rose window. This composition not only reinforces the vertical axis of the nave but also establishes the basilica as a landmark in the Sanctuaire d’Ars complex.