© ©JB LAFFITTEBanos et l'art naïf
Au bourg, 40500 Banos
Banos is perched on a promontory overlooking the Adour valley to the north and the Pyrenees to the south. Its war memorial, listed as a historic monument, is the only example of naïve art in the department. It is the work of Canon J.B. Descorps, who also adorned the church with frescoes, paintings and a crucifix.
The village of Banos-en-Chalosse is perched on a promontory overlooking the Adour valley to the north and offering unobstructed views of the Pyrenees to the south. The only example of naïve art in the department, its war memorial is rather unusual for this type of commemorative sculpture. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 11 September 2014. It is the work of Canon Jean-Baptiste Descorps, who served as parish priest from 1902 to 1962 and also adorned the church with frescoes, paintings – including ‘The Handing Over of the Keys to Saint Peter’ – and a crucifix. The view from the top of the church bell tower is impressive.
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