Église Saint-Hilaire de Semur-en-Brionnais

The Saint-Hilaire church features a high nave with three-story elevation, including pointed arches, false triforium, and upper windows built in yellow limestone.

The construction of Saint-Hilaire occurred in two phases during the 12th century, with the eastern section starting around 1125 and the nave completed in the 1180s.

The interior sculptures display numerous plant motifs and capitals with designs influenced by the artistic style of nearby Charlieu religious buildings.

The church stands at 91 Place Saint-Hugues in Semur-en-Brionnais, where visitors can explore both the main structure and its three Romanesque entrance portals.

Three sundials mounted on the southern wall of the nave mark this religious building, which combines Cluniac Romanesque style with early Gothic elements.

Location: Semur-en-Brionnais

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.26343,4.08706

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06