Notre-Dame-du-Lac Church, Romanesque church in Le Thor, France
Notre-Dame-du-Lac Church is a Romanesque building in the village of Le Thor in Provence. The structure features thick limestone walls with rounded archways and simple geometric forms typical of this architectural style.
The church was built in the 12th century as an expression of Romanesque architecture in southern France. It underwent restoration work over time to preserve its stone structure.
The church's name refers to its location near a body of water, connecting the building to its surrounding landscape. Visitors can notice countless mason marks etched into the stone walls, left behind by craftspeople who worked on the structure.
The building sits on a square near the village center and is easy to reach on foot. Morning visits offer better light for viewing the stone details and typically fewer people around.
Five carved and gilded wooden statues were stolen in 1994 and later taken to Italy. After being discovered and restored, they returned to the church and are visible to visitors today.
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