Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Saint-Trojan

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. One of them is the hunting centaur and the deer.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. This corbel is pretty unique. Two spotted cat like creatures (lions?) tight together by the tails, smiling and waving... They probably just married!

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. Is the lion devouring the two girls? Having seen the many "Masters of Beasts" inside the church, I rather see two small ladies - and one lion. They even dare to put their hands into the lion´s mouth.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. Here is a dog, who just noticed, that there is a hare on the corbel next to him. In a second, the hunt will start..

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. These couple is seen in the typical posture of exhibistionists, but - they are fully dressed.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. Here is another hungry evil monster.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, and some of the icons from the corbels in Rioux can be found here as well. One of them is this evil monster, devouring a poor soul. Though this icon is not really specific and can be found pretty often.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The apse seen from the east looks pretty much like the apse in Rioux, only that here is a crossing tower, that was added in the 15th century. Even the dimensions are about the same.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. There is a surprisingly high number of animals here. They populate the capitals in Saint-Trojan. Most can be seen with their masters. Here even two masters can be seen with their beasts. During medieval times, long before Leo Gerstenzang invented the cotton swab ("Q-Tips") in the 1920s, trained birds were often used for cleaning the masters´ ears.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. There is a surprisingly high number of animals here. They populate the capitals in Saint-Trojan. Most can be seen with their masters, like these giant birds. While the tiny "Master of Beasts" holds their necks some monsters on the corners chew the birds´ tail feathers.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. There is a surprisingly high number of animals here. They populate the capitals in Saint-Trojan. Most can be seen with their masters, like this "Master of Beasts" and his cuddle lions.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. There is a surprisingly high number of animals here. They populate the capitals in Saint-Trojan. Most can be seen with their masters, like this "Master of Beasts" taming his one-head-lions.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. Another capital in the rough, but pretty unique style of Saint-Trojan. The carvings is about the old tale "The girl with the long braids". Most of the tale got lost over the time, but swedish author Astrid Lindgren still knew parts of it, when she wrote "Pippi on Pilgrimage", titled in French "Fifi Pèlerine ".

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. Next to the entrance door is this interisting combination. The tongue-protruder wears dread locks and has bulging eyes! This rough, but pretty unique style can only be found inside Saint-Trojan.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. Facing east to the choir of the single nave church. The nave is pretty dark. The walls seem to have a problem with moisture.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The facades differ clearly. Saint-Trojan has a less intricate portal with two blind arches, an architectonial design typical for the "style saintongeais". Carved capitals top the four pillars of the facade. One of them has this trio of heads. The right one may be a devil, judging from his punkish hairstyle. Somehow the faces have a Baroque touch.

Only about 6kms north of the wonderful Romanesque church in Rioux (see previuos uploads) is Saint-Trojan in the center of Rétaud. Both churches seem to be closely related in many ways. They shared a very similar floorplan, when they were erected end of the 12th century. It looks like only one workshop worked in both villages. Just like in Rioux there is not much known, about the history of the building, that as well may have served as a priory church. The facades differ clearly. Saint-Trojan has a less intricate portal with two blind arches, an architectonial design typical for the "style saintongeais". Carved capitals top the pillars ending in a long row of sculpted corbels.