Église Notre-Dame-sur-l'Eau, Romanesque church in Domfront en Poiraie, France.
Notre-Dame-sur-l'Eau Church displays Norman architecture with a lantern tower, rounded arches, and granite capitals adorned with geometric and plant patterns.
Built around 1100 under Lonlay Abbey's authority, the church received Henry II Plantagenet and endured wars before losing four nave sections in 1836.
The 12th-century frescoes found in the arcades depict doctoral figures, while the polychrome statue of the Virgin Mary dates from the 14th century.
The church, registered as a historical monument since 1840, welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, except during religious services.
The building derives its name from its location near a ford of the Varenne River and marks a historical stop on the route between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel.
Location: Domfront en Poiraie
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.59050,-0.65766
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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