Sunday 3 November 2013

Church on Sunday...Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne


The church of Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne on the banks of the river Vienne near its confluence with the Loire was closed when we pulled up but there was a sign on the door saying the key was available from the restaurant next door. I got the distinct feeling that he did not enjoy the responsibility of 'key-holder'.


You enter the church via a door under a side porch,which was added in the 16th century, which takes you first, into the 11th century nave and then into the 12th century choir. There is a rather elaborate altar...





...with some fine detail








There are also two equally elaborate side altars.  




There are some nice examples of stained glass windows.





 The 11th century nave has a wooden barrelled ceiling


As you look back down the nave you cane see the evidence of earlier doorways and modifications.






                   Where's Joan...she's here a  now very familiar pose. 



Externally the stonework has a story to tell...of a different time.




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