Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Antigny

Notre Dame, the parish church of the small town of Attigny, dates back to the 12th century was built, where a merovingian chapel, placed in the center of a large merovingian necropolis, stood before. It is proven, that Notre Dame in 1184 existed in dependence of the Benedictian monastery (4kms north). The structure seen today was altered rebuilt and renovated many times. Notre Dame is known for its frescoes. In 1421 Renaud de Montléon, squire of the noble Seigneurs de Boismorand, bequeathed by last will, that a chapel should be erected here. This chapel, dedicated to Sainte-Catherine, was built and all the walls were covered with frescoes between 1430 and 1490. Seen here in the center is the "Adoration of the Magi". Left of them are the "Angels and Shepherds" and to the right the "Massacre of the Innocents". Below is the Flagellation of Christ - and above three knights meeting three devils. Many churches in the valley of the Gartempe river are decorated with murals. Tourists may follow "Circuit Vallée des Fresques".

Notre Dame, the parish church of the small town of Attigny, dates back to the 12th century was built, where a merovingian chapel, placed in the center of a large merovingian necropolis, stood before. It is proven, that Notre Dame in 1184 existed in dependence of the Benedictian monastery (4kms north). The structure seen today was altered rebuilt and renovated many times. Notre Dame is known for its frescoes. The frescoes of the nave, seen here, are probably older than the frescoes of the "Chapelle Sainte-Catherine", added the the church in 1421. One of the nave´s frescoes depicts "The Last Supper". The supper here includes bread, fish, a small mammal and wine. Note, that there are only knives on the table. Forks were not common in medieval times. Forks were seen as devilish. Evil tools. Many churches in the valley of the Gartempe river are decorated with murals. Tourists may follow "Circuit Vallée des Fresques".

Notre Dame, the parish church of the small town of Attigny, dates back to the 12th century was built, where a merovingian chapel, placed in the center of a large merovingian necropolis, stood before. It is proven, that Notre Dame in 1184 existed in dependence of the Benedictian monastery (4kms north). The structure seen today was altered rebuilt and renovated many times. Notre Dame is known for its frescoes. The frescoes of the nave, seen here, are probably older than the frescoes of the "Chapelle Sainte-Catherine", added the the church in 1421. Many churches in the valley of the Gartempe river are decorated with murals. Tourists may follow "Circuit Vallée des Fresques".

Searching for the perfect pov to take a foto of Notre Dame, I had crossed the road. There was a lot of traffic - and all of a sudden, just next to me was a BIG BANG. Adrenalin flooded my body and I panicked for two seconds. Then I cooled down - and realized what had happened. The sound of that exploding tire was in my ears for hours.

Notre Dame, the parish church of the small town of Attigny, is known for the frescoes inside. Many churches in the valley of the Gartempe river are decorated with murals. Tourists may follow "Circuit Vallée des Fresques". Notre Dame dates back to the 12th century was built, where a merovingian chapel, placed in the center of a large merovingian necropolis, stood before. It is proven, that Notre Dame in 1184 existed in dependence of the Benedictian monastery (4kms north). The structure seen today was altered rebuilt and renovated many times. Modern times needed modern roads, so that Notre Dame by now is in the center of lots of traffic. A road sign warns of the dangerous situation.