St. Stephen's Church

Vignory, France

Built in the early 11th century, the Church of St. Stephen of Vignory, a listed Historic Monument, is a remarkable example of architecture prefiguring the Romanesque style. Its nave with three levels, topped with an exposed roof structure, sculpted capitals, ambulatory chancel, many medieval statues and Romanesque bell tower with three floors of bays, make it an unmissable destination for all lovers of sacred art.

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Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Judith (3 months ago)
Nice little town, but the church is in a catastrophic condition. Lots of mold and moisture damage. some with old ceiling frescoes. the smell was sometimes borderline. Parking directly in front of the church
Peter Bernard (3 months ago)
Worth seeing, but you should urgently do something to preserve the church.
Nicolai von Neudeck (4 years ago)
Really impressive. A architecturally very interesting church with plenty of explications. Considering the also really beautiful castle ruins, the market hall and the pittoresque houses on is wondering why they aren't classified as one of les plus beaux villages de la France ?
Roman Kennel (4 years ago)
Beautiful little church with lots of beautiful little chapels inside with great statues. Furthermore, this Romanesque church is very old since it dates back to the 11th century (medieval church).
Mirella Paula (5 years ago)
Igreja iniciada no século XI, por Roger Gui II, nobre da casa nobre de Vignory, vassalo da casa de Borgonha. Feita com material calcário , esta igreja é uma das mais antigas que se tem conhecimento na região de Champagne. Vale a pena visitá -la e visitar a linda medieval Villa de Vignory, com suas ruelas floridas e casario de calcário também. O Vilarejo possui em torno de 250 habitantes, mas não se vê quase nenhum em suas ruelas estreitas.
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