Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Totenlaterne

The lanterne des morts (lantern of the dead) in Ciron, erected in the 12th century, is one of the oldest in France. The lantern is located in the centre of an old cemetery and was in use up to the French Revolution. The lantern is 5m high, standing on a square platform of 2,20m.

The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century. A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times. I had been here before, but this time, I found the door open, so I could enter the tower. The spiral staircase is very narrow. People must have been smaller and slimmer some 800 years ago, but I could squeeze myself up. The tower of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, seen from the top of the "lanterne des morts".

The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century. A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times. I had been here before, but this time, I found the door open, so I could enter the tower. The spiral staircase is very narrow. People must have been smaller and slimmer some 800 years ago, but I could squeeze myself up, just like BLON, who had carved in his name here.

The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century. A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times. I had been here before, but this time, I found the door open, so I could enter the tower..

The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century. A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times.