Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: La Villedieu-du-Clain

The church, dedicated to Saint-Jean-Baptiste, dates from the 12th century, but got remodelled and rebuilt later. The Romanesque western facade did survive the time. The modern perception of "love" is very different from the medieval one. Nobles never married for love, but for politics, many others married to produce kids, who could support the parents. Here is a medieval love couple, that looks very "modern".

The church, dedicated to Saint-Jean-Baptiste, dates from the 12th century, but got remodelled and rebuilt later. The Romanesque western facade did survive the time. The large face is probably a spolia, as there are a couple around the church. Above are carved heads. One head belongs to a donkey playing panflute. Most medieval donkeys play the harp, this one is a specialist.

The church, dedicated to Saint-Jean-Baptiste, dates from the 12th century, but got remodelled and rebuilt later. The Romanesque western facade did survive the time.