Notre-Dame, Romanesque church in Gennes-Val-de-Loire, France
The Notre-Dame de Cunault church combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture with a long nave and carved stone capitals on its columns.
Benedictine monks constructed this religious edifice between the 11th and 13th centuries after fleeing Norman invasions from their previous monastery.
The church capitals display medieval stone carvings depicting human weaknesses and Christian duties through symbolic illustrations and biblical stories.
Located 12 kilometers from Saumur and 35 kilometers from Angers, the church stands on the left bank of the Loire River.
The architects used the natural slope of the terrain to reduce the width of the building toward the east, creating an enhanced sense of depth.
Location: Gennes-Val-de-Loire
Architects: Charles Joly-Leterme
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.32978,-0.20058
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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