Église Saint-Martin de Chapaize, Romanesque church in Chapaize, France.
The church displays brick-based construction with round-headed barrel vaults and groin vaults distributed throughout its central nave and aisles.
Built in the 11th century, this religious edifice exemplifies the Lombard architectural influence that spread across eastern France during the medieval period.
The interior architectural elements, including trapezoidal imposts and rounded piers, demonstrate the technical knowledge of medieval French stone masons.
Visitors can discover the church's architectural features while exploring the surrounding commune of Chapaize, which contains 164 inhabitants.
The construction method incorporates corbeled stones aligned with arch springings in the western bays, revealing advanced medieval building techniques.
Location: Chapaize
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 46.55679,4.73726
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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