Église Saint-Léger de Chivres

The church features a wooden coffered ceiling with 1,360 painted caissons spread across the nave and side aisles, displaying Christian symbols and medieval imagery.

The construction began in the early 11th century, followed by substantial modifications during the 15th and 17th centuries after damages from the Hundred Years' War.

The church displays numerous architectural elements from the Auvergne region, including a characteristic slate roof and structures built with local volcanic rock materials.

Visitors can explore the three barrel-vaulted naves, examine the granite stoup, and observe the restored trachyte baptismal font during scheduled opening hours.

The modillions adorning the top of the apsidioles present distinctive carvings of human and animal heads, representing medieval artistic expressions.

Location: Chivres

GPS coordinates: 46.97826,5.09634

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06