Fleuriel - Notre-Dame

The 12th century church "Notre-Dame de Fleuriel" was once the seat of a priory, connected the abbey in Tournus. Now it is the parish church. It is known for the western portal. I had read, that it is one of the finest in the area of Bourbonnais. Well, the finer the work of art is, the more restauration and conservation it needs over the time. On this quiet sunday morning, I could even slip under the cover and have a closer look.- The French Tricolour on the right pinpoints the mairie and the post-office of Fleuriel.

Note the oculus, that seems already influenced by the emerging gothic style.