St. Genés Church

Châteaumeillant, France

The Romanesque style church fo St. Genés was built between 1125-1150. The interior is exceptionally airy, due not only to its great height, but also to its very wide chancel and six apsidal chapels and side passages.

References:

Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley. 2007

Address

Rue Saint-Genest 1-3, Châteaumeillant, France

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Details

Founded: 1125-1150
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

www.richardkelley.co.uk

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Robert Edilber (7 months ago)
Very beautiful church!

Pascal Mouzay (11 months ago)
To highlight

William Desmecht (12 months ago)
Very nice for the initiated

Loren Coulier (13 months ago)
I love Brinay, the place, the setting ... If you don't know, I recommend a visit to the church, the washhouse and the wine merchant ...

Marie-Claude Berton (15 months ago)
Church rich in well-preserved wall frescoes

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