As is usual, with even very small French towns and villages, the church was magnificent. I love the carved detail around the small side door. The church of Notre-Dame was rebuilt in the nineteenth century. The first church was built on the site of a Gallo-Roman temple of Minerva.
By the time we arrived the church was locked, so we weren't able to look inside. We will make a return visit, especially as the Intermarche and the Brico are just up the road!
By the time we arrived the church was locked, so we weren't able to look inside. We will make a return visit, especially as the Intermarche and the Brico are just up the road!
I agree with you about that door -- exquisite! The churches around us are all very old and interesting, but not very well kept up -- until the past couple of years. Our village has a 12th Century church which is now undergoing major repairs. Such a shame it has been left for so long, but at least it's is being done now!
ReplyDeleteHi Broad,
ReplyDeleteWhat I liked was that this was one of a few side doors, and on most village churches in the UK wouldn't be special or significant in any way.
You're right ... restoration is better late than never!