Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Gourgé

Gourgé, a small village (pop. 950) 12 kms northeast of Parthenay, has a nice parish church. It is dedicated to Saint-Hilaire. According to the information given in Gourgé, the erection of the church started already within the 9th century in pre-Romanesque, Carolingian style. The Romanesque nave is clearly younger, the transept was added within the 19th century. Some of the pillars here have capitals with very basic carvings, that got outlined in red. A large smiling dog accompanies the two small pets.

Gourgé, a small village (pop. 950) 12 kms northeast of Parthenay, has a nice parish church. It is dedicated to Saint-Hilaire. According to the information given in Gourgé, the erection of the church started already within the 9th century in pre-Romanesque, Carolingian style. The Romanesque nave is clearly younger, the transept was added within the 19th century. Some of the pillars here have capitals with very basic carvings, that got outlined in red. Two small dogs lick the ears of their master. Or are they whispering?

Gourgé, a small village (pop. 950) 12 kms northeast of Parthenay, has a nice parish church. It is dedicated to Saint-Hilaire. According to the information given in Gourgé, the erection of the church started already within the 9th century in pre-Romanesque, Carolingian style. The Romanesque nave is clearly younger, the transept was added within the 19th century. Some of the pillars here have capitals with very basic carvings. Here is one. The large head of a tongue protruder and a small angel, both with jug ears.

Gourgé, a small village (pop. 950) 12 kms northeast of Parthenay, has a nice parish church. It is dedicated to Saint-Hilaire. According to the information given in Gourgé, the erection of the church started already within the 9th century in pre-Romanesque, Carolingian style. The Romanesque nave is clearly younger, the transept was added within the 19th century. The coats of arms of the local Seigneurs decorate the pillars of the nave. Some of the pillars have capitals with very basic carvings.