Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Cité Médiéval

I have uploaded already many photos taken in Chauvigny, so I will cut it down for now. Just a few. A small community of Canons in Chauvigny was founded by the Seigneurs de Chauvigny around 1025. Bishop Isembert I of Poitiers (+ 1047) was a Seigneur de Chauvigny, as well as his sucessor. The erection of the Collegiate church started end of the 11th century. It took about a century to complete the structure. The church was in the centre of the heavily fortified stronghold, that has a long history of sieges, lootings captures and recaptures. The "Cité Médiéval" was in ruins end of the 18th century. Mid 19th century the restoration process started. Since then the interior of Saint-Pierre is known for the capitals, that are indeed extraordinary. They all have this distinctive colour-scheme of white and red. I will not uplaod them again, just "search" them in my stream. Here is a little scene from outside. A hare hunted by a dog awaited by a very strange chimaera. The creature has the head of a dog and the body of a fish. Below some snakes..

I have uploaded already many photos taken in Chauvigny, so I will cut it down for now. Just a few. The "Cité Médiéval", the upper town of Chauvigny, is situated on a promontory, overlooking the Vienne. There are the ruins of five fortresses, palaces, donjons, towers and the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre. Chauvigny has a long history of sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. In the early 18th century the town was nearly abandoned and in ruins. After the French Revolution, the whole place was a public quarry. The demolition stopped in the 19th century. Renovations and restorations started mid of the 19th century and saved, what still can be seen today.

I just cannot pass Chauvigny without stopping. But as I have already uploaded many photos from here - this is the onlyone for now. The "Cité Médiéval", the upper town of Chauvigny, is situated on a promontery, overlooking the Vienne. There are the ruins of five fortresses, palaces, donjons, towers and the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre. Chauvigny has a long history of sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. In the early 18th century the town was nearly abandoned and in ruins. After the French Revolution the whole place was a public quarry. The demolition stopped in the 19th century. Renovations and restaurations started mid of the 19th century and saved, what still can be seen today.

A small community of Canons in Chauvigny was founded by the Seigneurs de Chauvigny around 1025. Bishop Isembert I of Poitiers (+ 1047) was a Seigneur de Chauvigny, as well as his sucessor. The erection of the Collegiate church started end of the 11th century. It took about a century to complete the structure. The church was in the center of the heavily fortified stronghold, that has a long history of sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. The "Cité Médiéval" was in ruins end of the 18th century. Mid 19th century the restauration process started. Since then the interior of Saint-Pierre has this distinctive colour-scheme of white and red. The church is known for the capitals, that are in deed extraordinary. The choir, seen from the ambulatory.

A small community of Canons in Chauvigny was founded by the Seigneurs de Chauvigny around 1025. Bishop Isembert I of Poitiers (+ 1047) was a Seigneur de Chauvigny, as well as his sucessor. The erection of the Collegiate church started end of the 11th century. It took about a century to complete the structure. The church was in the center of the heavily fortified stronghold, that has a long history of sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. The "Cité Médiéval" was in ruins end of the 18th century. Mid 19th century the restauration process started. Since then the interior of Saint-Pierre has this distinctive colour-scheme of white and red. The church is known for the capitals, that are in deed extraordinary. Standing in the nave, facing east to the choir. The church is 48 meters long.

The "Cité Médiéval" of Chauvigny situated on a spur, overlooking the Vienne, has much to offer to the tourist. There are the ruins of five fortified castles, palaces, donjons, towers and the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre. In July in can get really crowded here. Chauvigny has a long history of battles, sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. In the early 18th century the town was nearly abandoned and in ruins. After the French Revolution the whole area was a public quarry. The demolition stopped in the 19th century. Renovations and restaurations started mid of the 19th century and saved, what still can be found here today. I will concentrate on the former Collegiate church Saint-Pierre, founded by the Seigneurs de Chauvigny. End of the 11th century the apse was erected and it took a century to complete the structure. Like all the "Cité Médiéval" it was ruined, but got restaurated mid 19th century. The church is known for the capitals, that are in deed extraordinary. As the church is dedicated to Saint Pierre, it is no surprise to find him here. Somebody has chipped his face off, but he still holds the keys.

The "Cité Médiéval", the upper town of Chauvigny, situated on a promontery, overlooking the Vienne, has much to offer to the tourist. There are the ruins of five fortresses, palaces, donjons, towers and the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre. In July in can get really crowded here. Chauvigny has a long history of sieges, lootings, captures and recaptures. In the early 18th century the town was nearly abandoned and in ruins. After the French Revolution the whole area was a public quarry. The demolition stopped in the 19th century. Renovations and restaurations started mid of the 19th century and saved, what still can be found here today. I will concentrate on the former Collegiate church Saint-Pierre, founded by the Seigneurs de Chauvigny. End of the 11th century the apse was erected and it took a century to complete the structure. Like all the "Cité Médiéval" it was ruined, but got restaurated mid 19th century. The church is known for the capitals, that are in deed extraordinary.