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Eglise romane Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens

  • Église St Pierre aux Liens - Photo Credits : Loic Nicoloso Église St Pierre aux Liens - Photo Credits : Loic Nicoloso
  • Vitraux - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon Vitraux - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon
  • Nef - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon Nef - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon
  • Église St Pierre aux Liens - Photo Credits : Loic Nicoloso
  • Vitraux - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon
  • Nef - Photo Credits : C. Gahagnon

Built in the early 12th century, this church was once part of a Cluniac priory. Its Cluniac origins can be seen in the innovative architectural choices made at Cluny, such as the pointed barrel vault. The rough sandstone was not conducive to the development of sculpture (apart from the mystical lamb on the tympanum of the south portal), but it did allow for the construction of a powerful building, dominated by its imposing bell tower with its two-storey twin windows.

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