Church of Saint-Étienne, Vignory

The Church of Saint-Étienne features thick limestone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy square pillars supporting a traditional timber roof structure.

Construction of the church began in 1032 when Gui, the first Lord of Vignory, established a college of canons and built this religious structure.

The church exhibits an early example of ambulatory design with radiating chapels and contains stone column capitals with fundamental sculptural elements.

The church maintains regular religious services and stands at coordinates 48.277589 latitude and 5.105094 longitude in the center of Vignory.

The interior structure follows a Latin cross layout with a lengthy nave leading to the apse, incorporating a three-level elevation design with clerestory windows.

Location: Vignory

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.27759,5.10509

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48