Notre Dame de la Grande

Nothing for certain is known about the origins of this Romanesque church. The northern

section of wall is older than the rest of the church which dates from the 11th century. The church

has been enlarged since its original construction and recently it has been under resoration.

During the months of August and September at 10 p.m. each night the front pictured here

is painted with laser light revealing the way the church looked soon after its construction

when it was adorned with bright colors. Click here to go to a helpful website providing

different views of the church and a brief history. Another excellent site containing an interactive

explanation of the church's architectural structure can be found here.

 

 

 

 

The Cathedral St. Pierre was built in the end of the 12th century. It was begun by Henry II

and Eleanor of Aquitaine. It was built on the ruins of a Roman basilica.in a Norman Gothic style.

The cathedral has some very fine examples of stained glass. To see more photos and dicover

architectural information visit this site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Baptistere St. Jean was built in the 4th century and it is the oldest

Christian building in France. It was enlarged in the 7th century.Today, the

baptistere is a museum containing Romanesque frescoes dating

fromthe 11th-14th centuries. Other pictures of the baptistere, as well as architectural

floor plans can be found here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Église de Sainte Radegonde was built on the site of a church founded in the 6th

century in honor of St. Radegonde, a virgin queen. She founded the monastery of St. Croix where

she lived. The church has a Roman aspe dating from the 11th century and a Gothic nave dating

from the 12th century. The nave has a recess containing a footprint rumored to be that of Christ. This

nave is known as the "Chappelle du Pas de Dieu". In the bottom of the church there is a crypt

where St. Radegonde is entombed as well as a statue of her.

 

Cathédrale St. Pierre

Baptistere St. Jean