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Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:12:58 +0000

Fenioux, a small village, has the wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption", built in the 12th century. I have taken many photos during previous visits. I now I waited for friends, as I had suggested to meet here.

I walked over to the "lanterne des morts", as thisone is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century.

A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times.

Via Turonensis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:23:13 +0000

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Somebody left a message under a large "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" on foot of the old cross in La Frédière. A prayer? A plea? I did not open the letter, as it was probably adressed to someone above.

Via Turonensis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:31:43 +0000

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The "Via Turonensis" is the "GR655". This "Coquille Saint-Jacques" is screwed to a wall in Fenioux.

Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:40:20 +0000

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The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century.
A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times.

I had been here before, but this time, I found the door open, so I could enter the tower. The spiral staircase is very narrow. People must have been smaller and slimmer some 800 years ago, but I could squeeze myself up. The Via Turonensis continues through fields of sunflowers..

Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:58:50 +0000

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The "lanterne des morts" in Fenioux is one of the nicest "lanterns of the dead" in France. It was probably erected within the 12th century.
A spiral staircase (33 steps) is inside. Excavations proved, that the site was used for pagan rites already during Celtic times.

I had been here before, but this time, I found the door open, so I could enter the tower. The spiral staircase is very narrow. People must have been smaller and slimmer some 800 years ago, but I could squeeze myself up. The tower of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, seen from the top of the "lanterne des morts".

Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:12:37 +0000

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Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:39:46 +0000

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Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:54:21 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Saint-Pierre in Aulnay was under construction - there are parallels.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. Here is the western facade. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:18:17 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Saint-Pierre in Aulnay was under construction - there are parallels.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The two portals are stunning. The smaller northern one is masterly carved in the "style saintongue", but may not be a surprise, but the large, western one, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

Here are more photos taken here:
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Fenioux

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:35:47 +0000

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Approaching Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, with an impressing Romanesque parish church. The tower of "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption" is already seen over the vines.

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:28:54 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, does not only have a impressing, medieval "lanterne des morts", but as well the wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade is breathtaking. Even the small northern side portal, seen here, is extraordinary.

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:48:10 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, does not only have a impressing, medieval "lanterne des morts" (previous upload), but as well this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking.

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:58:09 +0000

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Fenioux - Lanterne des morts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:15:07 +0000

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Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:55:57 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here (SAGITARI)US - CABRICOR (= capricorn) - (NOVEMBE)R - DECEMBER

This end the semicircular archivolt on the right side.

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:19:11 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here SAGITARIUS - (OCTO)BER - NOVEMBER - DEC(EMBER)

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:51:42 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here ESCOR(PIVS) (=SCORPIO) - SEPTEMBE(R)

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:59:21 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here (VIR)GO - LIBR(A) and AVGVSTV(S)

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:12:54 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here LEO - VIRGO and (IV)LIVS - AV(GVSTVS)

Fenioux - Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:04:15 +0000

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Fenioux, a small village with a population of less than 200, has this wonderful parish church "Notre-Dame de l’Assomption". Once the church was dedicated to "Saint-Savinien" and "Saint Pierre". It was built in the 12th century, about the same time, when Aulnay (27kms northeast) was under construction.

The church was erected over a Carolingian oratory from the 9th century, of which some parts were integrated into the new building - and so still exist around the choir. The large, western facade, with its five archivolts is breathtaking. Though vandalized during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution, when many sculptures here lost their heads, this is still extraordenary.

There are five semicircular archivolts - and ten capitals. The inner archivolt is covered with symmetric foliage in the "traditonal style saintongue". The second archivolt has the virtues defeating the vices, the third one is populated by six angels flanking an Agnus Dei. The parable of the "Wise and Foolish Virgins" can be seen on the fourth - and the fifth archivolt has a complete zodiac - and the names of the corresponding months.

Here (GEM)INI - CANCRER (= CANCER) - LEO and (IV)NIVS