Église Notre-Dame-sur-l'Eau, Romanesque church in Domfront en Poiraie, France.
Description
Église Notre-Dame-sur-l'Eau is a Romanesque church in Domfront en Poiraie featuring Norman design with a lantern tower and rounded arches. The granite capitals are decorated with geometric and plant patterns throughout the interior.
History
The church was built around 1100 under Lonlay Abbey's supervision and experienced conflicts in later centuries. In 1836 it lost four sections of its nave due to damage.
Culture
The church holds a painted statue of the Virgin Mary from the 14th century that draws attention in the interior. Visitors can still see this carved artwork today, which reflects the region's devotion to Mary.
Practical
The site is open daily to visitors, though you should avoid times of religious services. The church has been registered as a historical monument for many years and is well maintained for a comfortable visit.
Did you know?
The church's name comes from its location next to a ford of the Varenne River. The building marked an important stop on the historic route between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel.
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