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

Thierry Gicquel (3 years ago)
Very good to visit

liliane cheri (3 years ago)
Needs a big refresh. Of course I understand that it has a blow

nathalie barit (3 years ago)
A heritage treasure nestled in lush greenery with murals that have survived the centuries and in particular a superb calendar! To see during a stopover in the region.

Maryse Perrot (4 years ago)
This church has superb frescoes, some of which represent the calendar with representative drawings of each month. The staff present at the Heritage Days were very knowledgeable and interesting.

Franck M (4 years ago)
A jewel that deserves to be discovered in a pretty little village.

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