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Pierre-Buffière - Sainte-Croix

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:32:17 +0000

Goscelin, the Lord of Pierre-Buffière, had a feudal confict with the Vice Count of Limoges. This conflict was settled by the Solignac Abbey. So in 1061 Gocelin had Sainte-Croix built and put it under the sovereignity of the Solignac Abbey. In the 13th century the village grew around the church, that got modified a couple of times over the centuries.

Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:24:21 +0000

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The city was founded as Augustoritum by the Romans, around 10 BC. Later it was "renamed" after the tribe of the Lemovices whose chief town it was.

Limoges was evangelized by Saint Martial, who came to the city around 250. Starting from the construction of the Abbey of St. Martial in the 9th century, the settlement grew around the tomb of the saint.

Starting from the 11th century, thanks to the presence of the Abbey of St. Martial and its large library, Limoges became a flourishing artistic centre. It was home to an important school of medieval music composition. In the 13th century, at the peak of its splendour, central Limoges consisted of two fortified settlements.

In 1370 during the Hundred Years War, Limoges was occupied by Edward, the Black Prince, who massacred some 300 residents with another members of the garrison.

In 1095 Pope Urban II consecrated a Romanesque cathedral on the site of today's church, but alreday Bishop Aymeric de La Serre decided to build a new cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1273. First the choir was built, which was added to the Romanesque nave. In 1327 the construction work stopped for about 50 years due to lack of money. After the end of the Hundred Years War, the two eastern bays of the nave were built between 1458 and 1499. In 1533 the construction of the four western nave bays was commisioned. Due to the Huguenot Wars, construction work was interrupted again. It was only in the third construction phase, from 1876 to 1888 that the nave was connected to the previously isolated bell tower.
The rood screen was made in Renaissance style between 1533 and 1536. It was badly damaged during the French Revolution. At the end of the 19th century, the rood screen was placed in the western vestibule.

Scars of the Revolution in a wreath of laurel.

Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:47:39 +0000

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Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:45:57 +0000

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The city was founded as Augustoritum by the Romans, around 10 BC. Later it was "renamed" after the tribe of the Lemovices whose chief town it was.

Limoges was evangelized by Saint Martial, who came to the city around 250. Starting from the construction of the Abbey of St. Martial in the 9th century, the settlement grew around the tomb of the saint.

Starting from the 11th century, thanks to the presence of the Abbey of St. Martial and its large library, Limoges became a flourishing artistic centre. It was home to an important school of medieval music composition. In the 13th century, at the peak of its splendour, central Limoges consisted of two fortified settlements.

In 1370 during the Hundred Years War, Limoges was occupied by Edward, the Black Prince, who massacred some 300 residents with another members of the garrison.

In 1095 Pope Urban II consecrated a Romanesque cathedral on the site of today's church, but alreday Bishop Aymeric de La Serre decided to build a new cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1273. First the choir was built, which was added to the Romanesque nave. In 1327 the construction work stopped for about 50 years due to lack of money. After the end of the Hundred Years War, the two eastern bays of the nave were built between 1458 and 1499. In 1533 the construction of the four western nave bays was commisioned. Due to the Huguenot Wars, construction work was interrupted again. It was only in the third construction phase, from 1876 to 1888 that the nave was connected to the previously isolated bell tower.

The stained glass windows of the choir must have been fitted before 1330. This glazing underwent great restoration in the19th century.

The crossing

Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:39:26 +0000

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The city was founded as Augustoritum by the Romans, around 10 BC. Later it was "renamed" after the tribe of the Lemovices whose chief town it was.

Limoges was evangelized by Saint Martial, who came to the city around 250. Starting from the construction of the Abbey of St. Martial in the 9th century, the settlement grew around the tomb of the saint.

Starting from the 11th century, thanks to the presence of the Abbey of St. Martial and its large library, Limoges became a flourishing artistic centre. It was home to an important school of medieval music composition. In the 13th century, at the peak of its splendour, central Limoges consisted of two fortified settlements.

In 1370 during the Hundred Years War, Limoges was occupied by Edward, the Black Prince, who massacred some 300 residents with another members of the garrison.

In 1095 Pope Urban II consecrated a Romanesque cathedral on the site of today's church, but alreday Bishop Aymeric de La Serre decided to build a new cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1273. First the choir was built, which was added to the Romanesque nave. In 1327 the construction work stopped for about 50 years due to lack of money. After the end of the Hundred Years War, the two eastern bays of the nave were built between 1458 and 1499. In 1533 the construction of the four western nave bays was commisioned. Due to the Huguenot Wars, construction work was interrupted again. It was only in the third construction phase, from 1876 to 1888 that the nave was connected to the previously isolated bell tower.

The stained glass windows of the choir must have been fitted before 1330. This glazing underwent great restoration in the19th century.

The Magi

Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:42 +0000

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The city was founded as Augustoritum by the Romans, around 10 BC. Later it was "renamed" after the tribe of the Lemovices whose chief town it was.

Limoges was evangelized by Saint Martial, who came to the city around 250. Starting from the construction of the Abbey of St. Martial in the 9th century, the settlement grew around the tomb of the saint.

Starting from the 11th century, thanks to the presence of the Abbey of St. Martial and its large library, Limoges became a flourishing artistic centre. It was home to an important school of medieval music composition. In the 13th century, at the peak of its splendour, central Limoges consisted of two fortified settlements.

In 1370 during the Hundred Years War, Limoges was occupied by Edward, the Black Prince, who massacred some 300 residents with another members of the garrison.

In 1095 Pope Urban II consecrated a Romanesque cathedral on the site of today's church, but alreday Bishop Aymeric de La Serre decided to build a new cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1273. First the choir was built, which was added to the Romanesque nave. In 1327 the construction work stopped for about 50 years due to lack of money. After the end of the Hundred Years War, the two eastern bays of the nave were built between 1458 and 1499. In 1533 the construction of the four western nave bays was commisioned. Due to the Huguenot Wars, construction work was interrupted again. It was only in the third construction phase, from 1876 to 1888 that the nave was connected to the previously isolated bell tower.

The stained glass windows of the choir must have been fitted before 1330. This glazing underwent great restoration in the19th century.

Here are Saint Sebastian (very left), Saint Stephen in the center and Saint Martin on the right.

Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:34:08 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:24:49 +0000

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The "Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins" is the main railway station of Limoges. It was named Bénédictins due to the presence of a Benedictine monastery closed during the French Revolution. The first railway line was opened in the 1850s, the wooden station got replaced by a stone-building in 1860. In 1918 an agreement was signed regarding the construction of a new station. Work lasted from 1924 and 1929.

The station, a kind of temple of a new age, was designed by architect Roger Gonthier.

Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:05:33 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:45:34 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:56:34 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:24:11 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

The "Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins" is the main railway station of Limoges. It was named Bénédictins due to the presence of a Benedictine monastery closed during the French Revolution. The first railway line was opened in the 1850s, the wooden station got replaced by a stone-building in 1860. In 1918 an agreement was signed regarding the construction of a new station. Work lasted from 1924 and 1929.

The station, a kind of temple of a new age, was designed by architect Roger Gonthier.

Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:18:09 +0000

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Limoges - Limoges-Bénédictins

The "Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins" is the main railway station of Limoges. It was named Bénédictins due to the presence of a Benedictine monastery closed during the French Revolution. The first railway line was opened in the 1850s, the wooden station got replaced by a stone-building in 1860. In 1918 an agreement was signed regarding the construction of a new station. Work lasted from 1924 and 1929. The station was inaugurated on 2 July 1929.

The new station was designed by architect Roger Gonthier. On the Southwest corner is a 67-metre-tall clock tower composed of thirteen levels. It is mounted by a dome itself mounted by a five-metre-tall vase. Below these are four clocks.

Limoges - Lido

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:23:13 +0000

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Limoges - Le Grilladin

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:58:04 +0000

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Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:22:18 +0000

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Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:57:38 +0000

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Limoges - Cathédrale Saint-Étienne

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:05:29 +0000

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Le Dorat - Collégiale Saint-Pierre

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:48:05 +0000

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The collegiate church Saint-Pierre (aka "St-Pierre-aux-Liens") dates back to the 12th century, though many alterations and the fortification seen here, were done later.

A church and convent that existed here, got looted and burnt down by the Normans in 866. It was named "Scotorum", so it may be have been founded by Scottish/Irish monks.
Around 980 a collegiate was founded here, dedicated to Saint Peter. Under the first monks were Israël and his disciple Theobald, who later became the patron saints of Le Dorat. The church of the collegiate was set on fire by local villagers during a regional war in 1013 and burnt down. The newly built church got consecrated in 1063 - and burnt down in 1080.
Soon after this a crypt was built, but the erection of the church above the crypt did not start before 1112. When in 1130, the choir and the radial chapels were completed, the relics of Saint Israël and Saint Theobald were "translated" into the church, what attracted obviously lots of pilgrims following the Via Lemovicensis to a little detour.

In the following centuries Le Dorat was threatened by and involved into many wars and feuds and so town and church got heavily fortified. That did not help, when in 1567 a Huguenot-armee of 15.000 troops conquered the place, killed about 400 inhabitants and looted town and convent.
All buildings of the collegiate got lost after the French Revolution, only the really large church (74,70 m long) survived the times and now serves as a parish church.

The large crypt is the oldest part of Saint-Pierre. The dimensions are similar to that one of the choir above and like the choir, there is even an ambulatory with three ambulatory chapels. A round chapel is center of the crypt.

Le Dorat - Collégiale Saint-Pierre

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 07 May 2014 10:54:01 +0000

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The collegiate church Saint-Pierre (aka "St-Pierre-aux-Liens") dates back to the 12th century, though many alterations and the fortification seen here, were done later.

A church and convent that existed here, got looted and burnt down by the Normans in 866. It was named "Scotorum", so it may be have been founded by Scottish/Irish monks.
Around 980 a collegiate was founded here, dedicated to Saint Peter. Under the first monks were Israël and his disciple Theobald, who later became the patron saints of Le Dorat. The church of the collegiate was set on fire by local villagers during a regional war in 1013 and burnt down. The newly built church got consecrated in 1063 - and burnt down in 1080.
Soon after this a crypt was built, but the erection of the church above the crypt did not start before 1112. When in 1130, the choir and the radial chapels were completed, the relics of Saint Israël and Saint Theobald were "translated" into the church, what attracted obviously lots of pilgrims following the Via Lemovicensis to a little detour.

In the following centuries Le Dorat was threatened by and involved into many wars and feuds and so town and church got heavily fortified. That did not help, when in 1567 a Huguenot-armee of 15.000 troops conquered the place, killed about 400 inhabitants and looted town and convent.
All buildings of the collegiate got lost after the French Revolution, only the really large church (74,70 m long) survived the times and now serves as a parish church.

The large crypt is the oldest part of Saint-Pierre. The dimensions are similar to that one of the choir above and like the choir, there is even an ambulatory. This is the center of the crypt. Once the reliquars, containing the relics of Saint Israël and Saint Theobald could be seen here.