Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Colomby

Colomby, known as "Columbeio"in medieval times, has this large Gothic church, dedicated to Saint George. It was built within the 13th/14th century. The late Romanesque tympanum in the Gothic side portal probably came from another, older building and probably got "recycled" here. The end buds of the spirals may have looked like "Fleur-de-lis" - and so they got chiselled off in Revolutionary times.

Colomby, known as "Columbeio"in medieval times, has this large Gothic church, dedicated to Saint George. It was built within the 13th/14th century. Near the portal are some 18th century graffiti.

Colomby, known as "Columbeio"in medieval times, has this large Gothic church, dedicated to Saint George. It was built within the 13th/14th century. This statue of Saint Jacques is younger. He holds the bible (or the "Codex Calixtinus"), a pilgrim's staff and wears a large hat with a "Coquilles Saint-Jacques". So we do know where he is heading to.

Colomby, known as "Columbeio"in medieval times, has this large Gothic church, dedicated to Saint George. It was built within the 13th/14th century.