Prieuré Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste de Trizay, Benedictine priory in Trizay, France.
The Romanesque priory features an octagonal church structure, multiple chapels, and a chapter house with carved polylobed arches from the 13th century.
Founded in the 11th century by a lord of Tonnay-Charente, the priory maintained ties with the Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu until the French Revolution.
The chapter house walls contain rediscovered mythological paintings depicting scenes from David and Goliath and Jupiter riding an eagle-drawn chariot.
The restored priory functions as a contemporary art center since 2003, presenting international artists' exhibitions throughout its monastic buildings.
The refectory displays painted symbols of the four evangelists on its vaulted ceilings: an eagle, lion, angel, and ox.
Location: Trizay
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.88139,-0.91389
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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