Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Denis de Paris

The village was dependent on the the mighty and important "Abbaye royale de Saint-Denis" near Paris. No wonder the 12th century church was dedicated to Saint Denis. Saint Denis was bishop in Paris within the 3rd century. He was martyred and is mostly seen holding his head in his hands (= "kephalophor"), just like here. When I was a kid I was stupefied with horror, when I saw statues like this..