Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Bressuire

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The chapel is located below the castle, on the banks of the River Dolo. It was founded in the 10th century by the Viscount of Thouars, who donated it to the Abbey of Saint-Cyprien in Poitiers. It was rebuilt in the 13th century but later fell into disrepair. It got rebuild again and was sold as state property during the Revolution and used as an agricultural building. Corbels

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The chapel is located below the castle, on the banks of the River Dolo. It was founded in the 10th century by the Viscount of Thouars, who donated it to the Abbey of Saint-Cyprien in Poitiers. It was rebuilt in the 13th century but later fell into disrepair. It got rebuild again and was sold as state property during the Revolution and used as an agricultural building.

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. eau de Bressuire The site of the castle has been inhabited continuously since the Celtic era. The castle was built on the site of an oppidum of the Gauls and was first mentioned in a document in 1029. In 1190, the castle consisted of an almost 700 metre long complex with 38 towers surrounding the center fortress, which in turn was defended by eight towers. The visible remains essentially date from the end of the 12th and the beginning of the 13th century. Over the centuries the castle belonged to several families, but its maintenance was neglected. In 1876, the building partially collapsed. The Bernard family bought the castle in the same year. In 1880, a neo-Gothic castle was built in the castle courtyard, which was set back from the earlier building.

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added. Details of the capitals. On the left, shepherds carrying sheep on their shoulders. An icon that is frequently found in Auvergne. On the right, a musician with a double flute. This icon was very common in the 12th century.

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added. Details of the capitals. On the left, shepherds carrying sheep on their shoulders. An icon that is frequently found in Auvergne. On the right, a musician with a double flute. This icon was very common in the 12th century.

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added. The early Gothic capitals of the portal´s right side

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added. The early Gothic capitals of the portal´s left side

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added. The portal

In the Middle Ages, the town was called Castrum Berzoriacum. During the Hundred Years' War, it was temporarily caught between the English and French fronts; it was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars. It was also fought over during the Vendée Uprising at the time of the French Revolution. The church was mentioned as early as 1090, and parts of Notre-Dame date back to the 12th century. The late Gothic, square choir area dates back to the 15th century. At the mid of the 16th century, the 56m-metre-high massive tower was added.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours. I was surprised to find an ambulatory here around the choir. So there were probably venerated relics here, in the times of the great pelerinage.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours. The wooden ceiling over the nave dates to the 15th/16th century. Experienced carpenters worked here. I was surprised to find an ambulatory here around the choir. So there were probably venerated relics here, in the times of the great pelerinage.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here is the portal, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refuge in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours.