Saint-Laurent-et-Notre-Dame church in Gargilesse-Dampierre
Saint-Laurent-et-Notre-Dame church in Gargilesse-Dampierre, Romanesque church in Gargilesse-Dampierre, France.
The limestone church features a central nave with two bays, incorporating both broken barrel and semicircular vaults in its architectural design.
The church received its historical monument classification in 1840, making it one of the first buildings to obtain this protection status in France.
The church houses 129 carved capitals depicting symbolic creatures, biblical scenes, and the twenty-four elders of the Apocalypse in groups of three.
Located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, the church offers guided tours during peak season and self-guided visits during off-season periods.
The underground crypt beneath the chancel contains frescoes dating from the 13th to 16th centuries, illustrating various passages from the Holy Scriptures.
Location: Gargilesse-Dampierre
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: Gargilesse
GPS coordinates: 46.51260,1.59666
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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