Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Basilique Saint-Denis

A church was mentioned here the first time in 1071, when William, abbot of Saint Denis, and Jean d'Ivry, archbishop of Rouen, discussed the revenues from here. What a contrast! The church was erected over at least two periods. The Romanesque nave was started late 11th/early 12th century. The Gothic chancel to the right was completed mid 13th century. Here the ties to Saint Denis are interesting, as Abbot Suger, rebuilding the Basilique Saint-Denis, had created a very new style with the support of some revolutionary masons/architects. So the Gothic chancel seen here, is for sure, strongly influenced by the "new choir" in Saint Denis. .. and another bricked up side portal...