Church of Saint-Céneri-le-Gerei
Church of Saint-Céneri-le-Gerei, Romanesque church in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, France.
The eleventh-century church features a rectangular nave with local limestone walls and a choir decorated with medieval frescoes.
Built in 1089 on the remains of a seventh-century wooden church, it replaced the structure destroyed during Norman invasions in 903.
The fourteenth and fifteenth-century wall paintings display floral and geometric patterns, including a Virgin Mary protecting worshippers.
The church, registered as a historical monument since 1886, welcomes visitors for guided tours organized by the local tourism office.
According to local tradition, young women pin needles into Saint Céneri's statue robe to secure marriage within the year.
Location: Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
Address: 18 Rue de l'Église, 61250 Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, France
Website: https://saintceneri.org/plan/leglise
GPS coordinates: 48.37810,-0.05194
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
The Perche region preserves an architectural heritage spanning from the Middle Ages to the classical period. Castles, churches, and abbeys in this Normandy area showcase the evolution of construction techniques and artistic styles from the 11th to the 18th century, influenced by Norman and Ligurian traditions. Medieval fortifications such as the Château de Bellême and Château de Senonches demonstrate the strategic role of this territory between the Duchy of Normandy and the kingdom of France. Religious buildings, including the Church of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei with its Romanesque murals and the Notre-Dame of Mont Harou with its fortified tower, reflect the importance of monastic and parish life. Lords’ residences like Château de Montimer and Château de Frazé offer insights into residential architecture in Perche. The Perche Museum in Bellême and the Royal Military College Museum in Thiron-Gardais complete this exploration with collections related to regional history and military heritage.
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