https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/53022 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/53022 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:20:15 +0000 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:20:15 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52065520 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-11,doc-52065520 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:46:56 +0000 2022-11-01T14:01:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52065520"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/20/52065520.ce390a03.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The "Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Bourges" was erected as a replacement for a 11th-century structure. The construction started probably in the last quarter of the 12th century, around the same time when the builders and bricklayers started in Chartres. The choir of the cathedral was in use by 1214, the nave was finished in 1255. The cathedral was consecrated in 1324.<br /> <br /> The facade was finished by 1270. It is very wide, as the four side aisles and central nave each have their own portal. The cathedral´s two facade- towers grew up very slowly. The northern tower, finally completed in the 15th century, collapsed in 1506, destroying the northern portion of the facade. The tower and the (left) portal were rebuilt later in a more contemporary, flamboyant style.<br /> <br /> Since 1992 the cathedral is a "UNESCO World Heritage Site".<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of photos taken in and around the fantastic cathedral. This is the only one for now.</div> Bourges - Cathedral <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52065520"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/20/52065520.ce390a03.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="155" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The "Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Bourges" was erected as a replacement for a 11th-century structure. The construction started probably in the last quarter of the 12th century, around the same time when the builders and bricklayers started in Chartres. The choir of the cathedral was in use by 1214, the nave was finished in 1255. The cathedral was consecrated in 1324.<br /> <br /> The facade was finished by 1270. It is very wide, as the four side aisles and central nave each have their own portal. The cathedral´s two facade- towers grew up very slowly. The northern tower, finally completed in the 15th century, collapsed in 1506, destroying the northern portion of the facade. The tower and the (left) portal were rebuilt later in a more contemporary, flamboyant style.<br /> <br /> Since 1992 the cathedral is a "UNESCO World Heritage Site".<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of photos taken in and around the fantastic cathedral. This is the only one for now.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064474 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-10,doc-52064474 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:40:51 +0000 2022-11-01T16:07:07+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064474"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/74/52064474.443d0f74.240.jpg?r2" width="133" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> The Nouvelles Galeries opened in 1904 and was destroyed by fire in 1928. The building was rebuilt at the end of 1929, in the Art Deco style. It consists of two facades arranged on either side of a central rotunda. The store employed almost 300 people, mainly saleswomen.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Bourges - Nouvelles Galeries <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064474"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/74/52064474.443d0f74.240.jpg?r2" width="133" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> The Nouvelles Galeries opened in 1904 and was destroyed by fire in 1928. The building was rebuilt at the end of 1929, in the Art Deco style. It consists of two facades arranged on either side of a central rotunda. The store employed almost 300 people, mainly saleswomen.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064456 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-10,doc-52064456 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:12:00 +0000 2022-11-01T16:06:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/56/52064456.834393aa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="209" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> In 1836, Sylvain Aubrun bought a store, which was gradually expanded with a series of neighboring stores until it finally reached an area of 950 m² with houses, gardens and courtyards. The complex was demolished in 1928 to build a department store between 1928 and 1929. The building was arranged around a hall lit by a glass ceiling that formed a light well. The entire building was covered with decorative geometric friezes. Each level formed a circular gallery. In 1959, the light well was removed.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Bourges - Etablissements Aubrun <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/56/52064456.834393aa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="209" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> In 1836, Sylvain Aubrun bought a store, which was gradually expanded with a series of neighboring stores until it finally reached an area of 950 m² with houses, gardens and courtyards. The complex was demolished in 1928 to build a department store between 1928 and 1929. The building was arranged around a hall lit by a glass ceiling that formed a light well. The entire building was covered with decorative geometric friezes. Each level formed a circular gallery. In 1959, the light well was removed.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064444 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-10,doc-52064444 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:47:10 +0000 2022-11-01T15:58:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064444"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/44/52064444.c7887eb9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> More half-timbered houses are near the Place Planchat.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Bourges - Place Planchat <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064444"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/44/52064444.c7887eb9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="173" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> More half-timbered houses are near the Place Planchat.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064356 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-10,doc-52064356 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:30:10 +0000 2022-11-01T13:49:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064356"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/56/52064356.66e018ab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="170" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> Place Gourdaine is one of the centers of the historic old town, surrounded by many half-timbered houses.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Bourges - Place Gourdaine <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52064356"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/56/52064356.66e018ab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="170" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> Place Gourdaine is one of the centers of the historic old town, surrounded by many half-timbered houses.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52063536 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-09,doc-52063536 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:01:06 +0000 2022-11-01T13:46:39+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52063536"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/36/52063536.c9fb189d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> The Halle Saint-Bonnet opens every working day and supplies its customers with groceries<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Bourges - Halle Saint-Bonnet <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/52063536"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/35/36/52063536.c9fb189d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bourges had the Latin name Avaricum in ancient times. Here Caesar was victorious in 52 BC. against the rebellious Gauls under Vercingetorix in the Battle of Avaricum. The place was conquered, plundered and burned down after a lengthy siege. The then rebuilt town developed to the central place of the province of Aquitania. Belonging to the kingdom of the Visigoths since 478, Bourges passed into the possession of the Franks in 507. In 583 Bourges was conquered by Chilperic's armies and almost completely burned.<br /> <br /> Rebuilt under the Carolingians, Bourges was the seat of the County of Bourges from the 8th century. In 1101 Eudes Herpin mortgaged the Viscountship to King Philip I of France. As a result, Bourges became part of the French crown domain. From the 14th century it was the capital of the Duchy of Berry.<br /> <br /> 1412 took place in Bourges a comparison between King Charles VI. and the Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy. In 1464 Louis XI founded the University of Bourges. In 1562, during the Huguenot Wars, Montgomery conquered Bourges for the Huguenots, but had to vacate it again to the Duke of Guise.<br /> <br /> The Halle Saint-Bonnet opens every working day and supplies its customers with groceries<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits. Now I only add a few.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50620148 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-27,doc-50620148 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:40:07 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50620148"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/48/50620148.41e56cbb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon").<br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). <br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here.<br /> <br /> The valley of the Yèvre, seen from the church. How did it look like, when Jeanne d'Arc stood here?</div> Mehun-sur-Yèvre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50620148"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/48/50620148.41e56cbb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon").<br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). <br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here.<br /> <br /> The valley of the Yèvre, seen from the church. How did it look like, when Jeanne d'Arc stood here?</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619416 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50619416 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:21:21 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619416"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/16/50619416.17c6625c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Mehun-sur-Yèvre - Collégiale Notre-Dame <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619416"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/16/50619416.17c6625c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619410 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50619410 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:07:49 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/10/50619410.38e76f05.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Mehun-sur-Yèvre - Collégiale Notre-Dame <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/10/50619410.38e76f05.240.jpg?r2" width="157" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619402 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50619402 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:57:14 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/02/50619402.139bfe17.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="216" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Mehun-sur-Yèvre - Collégiale Notre-Dame <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/94/02/50619402.139bfe17.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="216" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mehun-sur-Yèvre has been known since the ninth century. Originally under the rule of the Archbishop of Bourges, the city came into the possession of the House of France-Courtenay. Later the rule passed to John of Luxembourg (aka "John the Blind"), King of Bohemia, whose daughter Jutta of Luxemburg was married to the French King John II ("Jean II le Bon"). <br /> <br /> Mehun-sur-Yèvre grew around the church and the castle. The castle destroyed during the French Revolution (a miniature can be seen in the "Très Riches Heures"). The Romanesque church was built in the middle of the 11th century. Several choirs are connected to the ambulatory. It rests on the remains of the city fortifications.<br /> <br /> In 1429, after the coronation of Charles VII in Reims, Jeanne d'Arc arrived in Mehun-sur-Yèvre. She led some military actions from here. <br /> Jeanne d'Arc was staying in the house of Renault Thierry, then King Charles VII's surgeon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619396 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50619396 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:29:35 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619396"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/96/50619396.2d520ce0.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Shadow is spent by the numerous colourful umbrellas over streets of Savigny-en-Sancerre.</div> Savigny-en-Sancerre - Umbrellas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50619396"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/96/50619396.2d520ce0.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Shadow is spent by the numerous colourful umbrellas over streets of Savigny-en-Sancerre.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618968 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50618968 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:44:37 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/68/50618968.891d2a65.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.<br /> <br /> This capital is so - untouched. Romanesque 12th/13th century? Or neo-Romanesque 19th??</div> Savigny-en-Sancerre - Saint-Symphorien <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618968"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/89/68/50618968.891d2a65.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="197" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.<br /> <br /> This capital is so - untouched. Romanesque 12th/13th century? Or neo-Romanesque 19th??</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618674 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50618674 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:29:07 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618674"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/74/50618674.a2ee13cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="203" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.</div> Savigny-en-Sancerre - Saint-Symphorien <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618674"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/74/50618674.a2ee13cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="203" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618552 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50618552 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:58:03 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618552"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/52/50618552.b0cca9e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.<br /> <br /> Grimacing faces greet the visitors.</div> Savigny-en-Sancerre - Saint-Symphorien <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618552"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/85/52/50618552.b0cca9e8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="194" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a wave of quality consciousness helped elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.<br /> <br /> Grimacing faces greet the visitors.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618440 tag:ipernity.com,2021-02-26,doc-50618440 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:11:57 +0000 2020-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618440"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/40/50618440.e9628177.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, the (new) quality consciousness helped to elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.</div> Savigny-en-Sancerre - Saint-Symphorien <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50618440"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/40/50618440.e9628177.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Savigny-en-Sancerre is a small town (pop 1000) in the Sancerre area, probably cultivated already by the Romans, as the sloping hills provided grapes with enough sunlight and warmth to fully ripen. Sancerre wines were very popular, - Savigny had a population of about 2000 - until in the late 19th century, the phylloxera epidemic devastated the area. The vines were replanted with Sauvignon Blanc because they grafted better onto the American rootstocks. In the late 1970s and 1980s, the (new) quality consciousness helped to elevate the reputation of Sancerre as an elegant white wine, often compared to the neighbouring Pouilly-Fumé.<br /> <br /> Saint-Symphorien, located in the centre Savigny-en-Sancerre was the church of a priory, erected in the 12th century. Nave and choir are still from the 12th, while the arms of the transept and the apses were redone in the 19th century.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50577036 tag:ipernity.com,2013-01-04,doc-50577036 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:13:40 +0000 2012-05-01T00:00:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50577036"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/36/50577036.2c490f19.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former parish church St. Andreas in Bad Goegging has a very winding and interesting history. This is the second church here. The predecessing one was built once over the basin of a Roman thermal bath, used by the Roman troops for recreation.<br /> <br /> There is a speculation, that Christians lived here already during the late Roman times. It is proven that this place was a Christian center during the time of the early missionaries. Only about 12kms north is Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest Bavarian monastery founded by iro-scottish monks in 617 - and there may have been connections to Goegging.<br /> <br /> The northern portal of St. Andreas is so elaborate, that this church must have been important during the 12th century. The entrance is flanked by two small lions, guarding the door.<br /> <br /> The portal so outstanding, it has been connected to the "Magistri Comacini" from Northern Italy, but the style seen here is rather rough. The Lombardic master masons mostly carved in a more elegant, softer style (eg Koenigslutter). There are many "interpretations" of all the different icons found here. <br /> <br /> There are 14 framed reliefs in Bad Goegging. Peter Leuschner ("Romanische Kirchen in Bayern") refers to late Dr. J. Reichart, an archeologist from nearby Ingolstadt, who divided them in to three groups. Following Dr. Reichart, seven carvings illustrate the seven deadly sins, three depicts scene from the Old and four scenes of the New Testament. I am not completely sure about these interpretations. <br /> <br /> What looks like two well dressed arm wrestlers on first sight. might be - following Dr. Reichart´s interpretation - Melchizedek handing over bread and wine to Abraham.<br /> <br /> Genesis 14, 18ff <br /> <br /> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,<br /> “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.<br /> And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.”</div> Bad Goegging - St. Andreas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/50577036"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/36/50577036.2c490f19.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The former parish church St. Andreas in Bad Goegging has a very winding and interesting history. This is the second church here. The predecessing one was built once over the basin of a Roman thermal bath, used by the Roman troops for recreation.<br /> <br /> There is a speculation, that Christians lived here already during the late Roman times. It is proven that this place was a Christian center during the time of the early missionaries. Only about 12kms north is Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest Bavarian monastery founded by iro-scottish monks in 617 - and there may have been connections to Goegging.<br /> <br /> The northern portal of St. Andreas is so elaborate, that this church must have been important during the 12th century. The entrance is flanked by two small lions, guarding the door.<br /> <br /> The portal so outstanding, it has been connected to the "Magistri Comacini" from Northern Italy, but the style seen here is rather rough. The Lombardic master masons mostly carved in a more elegant, softer style (eg Koenigslutter). There are many "interpretations" of all the different icons found here. <br /> <br /> There are 14 framed reliefs in Bad Goegging. Peter Leuschner ("Romanische Kirchen in Bayern") refers to late Dr. J. Reichart, an archeologist from nearby Ingolstadt, who divided them in to three groups. Following Dr. Reichart, seven carvings illustrate the seven deadly sins, three depicts scene from the Old and four scenes of the New Testament. I am not completely sure about these interpretations. <br /> <br /> What looks like two well dressed arm wrestlers on first sight. might be - following Dr. Reichart´s interpretation - Melchizedek handing over bread and wine to Abraham.<br /> <br /> Genesis 14, 18ff <br /> <br /> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,<br /> “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.<br /> And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.”</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938434 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-12,doc-49938434 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:30:02 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938434"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/34/49938434.7857541e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church got erected end of the 11th century and got consecrated during the reign of Louis VI (aka "Louis le Gros" - "Louis the Fat").<br /> <br /> For a long time, the church and the cemetery around belonged to a priory of canons regular of Saint Augustin.<br /> <br /> Severely damaged and looted during the Hundred Years War, the church got repaired and rebuilt around 1460. It was burnt down a century later when the Huguenots ravaged the region.<br /> <br /> During the bloodcurdling "Reign of Terror" (1793/94) a certain Louis Pajot, self-proclaimed "Roi de La Guerche" publicly burnt all archives of the commune and melted down three of the church´s five bells. The two bells that survived were brought back by angry peasants.<br /> <br /> During the Industrial Revolution La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois developed into a centre of metallurgic, the population grew and the centre of the community moved to the canal. So a new, larger church got erected and St. Etienne lost the status of a parish church.</div> La Guerche-sur-l&#039;Aubois - Saint-Etienne du Gravier <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938434"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/34/49938434.7857541e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church got erected end of the 11th century and got consecrated during the reign of Louis VI (aka "Louis le Gros" - "Louis the Fat").<br /> <br /> For a long time, the church and the cemetery around belonged to a priory of canons regular of Saint Augustin.<br /> <br /> Severely damaged and looted during the Hundred Years War, the church got repaired and rebuilt around 1460. It was burnt down a century later when the Huguenots ravaged the region.<br /> <br /> During the bloodcurdling "Reign of Terror" (1793/94) a certain Louis Pajot, self-proclaimed "Roi de La Guerche" publicly burnt all archives of the commune and melted down three of the church´s five bells. The two bells that survived were brought back by angry peasants.<br /> <br /> During the Industrial Revolution La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois developed into a centre of metallurgic, the population grew and the centre of the community moved to the canal. So a new, larger church got erected and St. Etienne lost the status of a parish church.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938252 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-12,doc-49938252 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:13:33 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/82/52/49938252.62c24813.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church got erected end of the 11th century and got consecrated during the reign of Louis VI (aka "Louis le Gros" - "Louis the Fat").<br /> <br /> For a long time, the church and the cemetery around belonged to a priory of canons regular of Saint Augustin. <br /> <br /> Severely damaged and looted during the Hundred Years War, the church got repaired and rebuilt around 1460. It was burnt down a century later when the Huguenots ravaged the region. <br /> <br /> During the bloodcurdling "Reign of Terror" (1793/94) a certain Louis Pajot, self-proclaimed "Roi de La Guerche" publicly burnt all archives of the commune and melted down three of the church´s five bells. The two bells that survived were brought back by angry peasants. <br /> <br /> During the Industrial Revolution La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois developed into a centre of metallurgic, the population grew and the centre of the community moved to the canal. So a new, larger church got erected and St. Etienne lost the status of a parish church.</div> La Guerche-sur-l&#039;Aubois - Saint-Etienne du Gravier <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938252"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/82/52/49938252.62c24813.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="199" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church got erected end of the 11th century and got consecrated during the reign of Louis VI (aka "Louis le Gros" - "Louis the Fat").<br /> <br /> For a long time, the church and the cemetery around belonged to a priory of canons regular of Saint Augustin. <br /> <br /> Severely damaged and looted during the Hundred Years War, the church got repaired and rebuilt around 1460. It was burnt down a century later when the Huguenots ravaged the region. <br /> <br /> During the bloodcurdling "Reign of Terror" (1793/94) a certain Louis Pajot, self-proclaimed "Roi de La Guerche" publicly burnt all archives of the commune and melted down three of the church´s five bells. The two bells that survived were brought back by angry peasants. <br /> <br /> During the Industrial Revolution La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois developed into a centre of metallurgic, the population grew and the centre of the community moved to the canal. So a new, larger church got erected and St. Etienne lost the status of a parish church.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938052 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-12,doc-49938052 Tue, 12 May 2020 14:40:07 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938052"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/52/49938052.72a96d70.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">With a population of less than 700, the old infrastructure of shops is dying. The individual mobility and the discount shops in the larger communities around just let them starve.</div> Bengy-sur-Craon <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49938052"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/52/49938052.72a96d70.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">With a population of less than 700, the old infrastructure of shops is dying. The individual mobility and the discount shops in the larger communities around just let them starve.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49937970 tag:ipernity.com,2020-05-12,doc-49937970 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:49:02 +0000 2019-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49937970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/70/49937970.f54e4cc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="60" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church was built in the 12th century and was "ruled" by the canons of Bourges. A near fountain may have been already a Celtic place of worship, that got Christianized at the time of Saint Martin.<br /> <br /> During the French Wars of Religions, the village got completely destroyed and the church was partially burnt down. It was rebuilt at the beginning of the 18th century, so only the facade from the 13th and the choir from the 12th century are still Romanesque.<br /> <br /> The church was locked. I had learned, that one of the capitals depicted a medieval elephant - and I was lucky and found the elephant on the outside.</div> Bengy-sur-Craon - Saint-Pierre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/49937970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/70/49937970.f54e4cc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="60" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The church was built in the 12th century and was "ruled" by the canons of Bourges. A near fountain may have been already a Celtic place of worship, that got Christianized at the time of Saint Martin.<br /> <br /> During the French Wars of Religions, the village got completely destroyed and the church was partially burnt down. It was rebuilt at the beginning of the 18th century, so only the facade from the 13th and the choir from the 12th century are still Romanesque.<br /> <br /> The church was locked. I had learned, that one of the capitals depicted a medieval elephant - and I was lucky and found the elephant on the outside.</div> Martin M. Miles