2008 : SAINT JULIEN DU SAULT (89)
Restauration – reconstruction : 1568: I/11 stops

The organ of Saint-Julien du Sault (16c) is one af the oldest of france

An extraordinary surprise was waiting the members of the Atelier Betrand Cattiaux when they discovered ancient manuscripts glued on the bellows.

Most of the manuscripts are much older than 1568.



Up: one of the three bellows
Down: inside of the bellow
Original painted frontpipes after restauration

Restaurated parts of the case and radial keyboard mecanic

Disposition:

38 keys (F1-A4)

Montre 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Flûte 4'
Quinte 2 2/3
Doublette 2'
Flûte 2'
Quinte 1 1/3'
Piccolo 1'
Cornet V
Trompette 8' bass & treble