https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/223588 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/103/B3/7C/294067.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/223588 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:53:58 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:53:58 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-13,doc-53107306 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:18:20 +0000 2025-06-18T16:34:23+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/06/53107306.db738dc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53103964" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</a></i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The walls and ceiling of the basilica are largely covered with marble and mosaics. These vibrant works of art, created by Pierre Gaudin, depict scenes from the lives of Christ and Sainte Thérèse. The absence of columns in the immense interior provides an unobstructed view for all worshippers.</div> France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/06/53107306.db738dc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53103964" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</a></i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The walls and ceiling of the basilica are largely covered with marble and mosaics. These vibrant works of art, created by Pierre Gaudin, depict scenes from the lives of Christ and Sainte Thérèse. The absence of columns in the immense interior provides an unobstructed view for all worshippers.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53103964 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-10,doc-53103964 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:23:48 +0000 2025-06-18T16:30:32+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53103964"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/64/53103964.649710cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The story of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse begins with the life of Thérèse of Lisieux, a young Carmelite nun who was canonised in 1925. Her popularity grew enormously and the need for a place of pilgrimage became apparent. In response, construction of the basilica began under the direction of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. <br /> <br /> The design of the basilica is a mix of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles, inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete and a local type of granite. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse has impressive dimensions: 104 metres long, 45 metres wide and a dome reaching a height of 97 metres. With an area of 4,500 m², it is the largest church built in France in the 20th century. The basilica can accommodate 4,000 worshippers. <br /> <br /> The construction of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux faced many challenges, including financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War, but it was finally consecrated in 1954. Today, with more than 700,000 visitors, it has become the second most important place of pilgrimage in France.<br /> <br /> <i>For images of the amazing interior see: <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306</a> </i></div> France - Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53103964"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/39/64/53103964.649710cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Basilique Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux</i> (Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux) was founded in Romanesque-Byzantine style in memory of Sainte Thérèsede l’Enfant Jésus. Construction of the church began in 1929 and it was consecrated in 1954.<br /> <br /> The story of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse begins with the life of Thérèse of Lisieux, a young Carmelite nun who was canonised in 1925. Her popularity grew enormously and the need for a place of pilgrimage became apparent. In response, construction of the basilica began under the direction of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. <br /> <br /> The design of the basilica is a mix of neo-Byzantine and Romanesque styles, inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete and a local type of granite. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse has impressive dimensions: 104 metres long, 45 metres wide and a dome reaching a height of 97 metres. With an area of 4,500 m², it is the largest church built in France in the 20th century. The basilica can accommodate 4,000 worshippers. <br /> <br /> The construction of the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux faced many challenges, including financial constraints and the outbreak of the Second World War, but it was finally consecrated in 1954. Today, with more than 700,000 visitors, it has become the second most important place of pilgrimage in France.<br /> <br /> <i>For images of the amazing interior see: <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53107306</a> </i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53100448 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-08,doc-53100448 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:28:19 +0000 2025-06-18T16:02:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53100448"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/48/53100448.98873a4e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> (Saint Peter’s Cathedral) was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was merged in 1801 into the diocese of Bayeux.<br /> <br /> Most probably there was already a church here in the 6th century. This is because a Bishop of Lisieux existed around that time. A previous cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was unfortunately burned down in 1136. The basic shape of the church, especially the front part, stayed the same. Rebuilding of the cathedral started around 1160. In 1226, another fire damaged the cathedral. During the repairs three small chapels were added to the back of the church.<br /> <br /> The cathedral is about 110 meters long. It is considered a national monument in France. The front of the building has three main doorways. Above these doorways are two towers. The tower on the south side was built in the 16th century; it has a tall, pointed spire. The north tower collapsed in 1554.<br /> <br /> <i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> survived World War II completely unharmed. This is quite amazing, as the town of Lisieux itself suffered from allied bombing in 1944.</div> France - Lisieux, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53100448"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/48/53100448.98873a4e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> (Saint Peter’s Cathedral) was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was merged in 1801 into the diocese of Bayeux.<br /> <br /> Most probably there was already a church here in the 6th century. This is because a Bishop of Lisieux existed around that time. A previous cathedral, built in the Romanesque style, was unfortunately burned down in 1136. The basic shape of the church, especially the front part, stayed the same. Rebuilding of the cathedral started around 1160. In 1226, another fire damaged the cathedral. During the repairs three small chapels were added to the back of the church.<br /> <br /> The cathedral is about 110 meters long. It is considered a national monument in France. The front of the building has three main doorways. Above these doorways are two towers. The tower on the south side was built in the 16th century; it has a tall, pointed spire. The north tower collapsed in 1554.<br /> <br /> <i>Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux</i> survived World War II completely unharmed. This is quite amazing, as the town of Lisieux itself suffered from allied bombing in 1944.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53098376 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-06,doc-53098376 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:29:27 +0000 2025-06-18T14:56:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53098376"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/76/53098376.e77189eb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Église Saint-Denis</i> (Church of Saint Denis) dates back to the late 12th century. It was consecrated in 1188 by Henri II, Bishop of Bayeux. Only the square Romanesque tower made of limestone remains from this period. The pyramidal roof is topped by an octagonal spire. The bell tower has been listed as a historic monument since 23 April 1921.<br /> <br /> The church was largely rebuilt in the 17th century. In the 19th century, the church was renovated and enlarged: the nave was extended, a northern chapel was demolished and the cemetery was relocated. The church was given a new high altar and a sacristy and a new presbytery were built. <br /> <br /> The interior of the church offers sixteen stained glass windows from the 20th century, evoking the history of the early Christians or historical figures such as Joan of Arc or Charlemagne.</div> France - Cambremer, Église Saint-Denis <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53098376"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/76/53098376.e77189eb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Église Saint-Denis</i> (Church of Saint Denis) dates back to the late 12th century. It was consecrated in 1188 by Henri II, Bishop of Bayeux. Only the square Romanesque tower made of limestone remains from this period. The pyramidal roof is topped by an octagonal spire. The bell tower has been listed as a historic monument since 23 April 1921.<br /> <br /> The church was largely rebuilt in the 17th century. In the 19th century, the church was renovated and enlarged: the nave was extended, a northern chapel was demolished and the cemetery was relocated. The church was given a new high altar and a sacristy and a new presbytery were built. <br /> <br /> The interior of the church offers sixteen stained glass windows from the 20th century, evoking the history of the early Christians or historical figures such as Joan of Arc or Charlemagne.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53094704 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-03,doc-53094704 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:23:58 +0000 2025-06-18T14:05:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53094704"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/04/53094704.b79f1884.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i> Les Jardins du Pays d’Auge</i> (The Gardens of the Pays d’Auge) is one of the most beautiful gardens in France; they are classified as “Jardin Remarquable”. <br /> <br /> The gardens are dating back to the year of 1994, when the owners bought a 3ha field next to their renovated farmstead. The project was very challenging since the abandoned field was covered in brambles, without a single tree or building. A landscape architect was called in to design the garden. The next three years the gardens and their Normandy-style buildings were constructed. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the Gardens of the Pays d’Auge offer a series of beautiful themed gardens; like the Sun Garden, Moon Garden, Garden of Scents, Purple Garden and Garden of Angels. Throughout the gardens there are several half-timber buildings,which have been rescued by the owners from various stages of dereliction and moved to the gardens to be restored. One of them houses a small museum.</div> France - Cambremer, Les Jardins du Pays d’Auge <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53094704"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/47/04/53094704.b79f1884.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i> Les Jardins du Pays d’Auge</i> (The Gardens of the Pays d’Auge) is one of the most beautiful gardens in France; they are classified as “Jardin Remarquable”. <br /> <br /> The gardens are dating back to the year of 1994, when the owners bought a 3ha field next to their renovated farmstead. The project was very challenging since the abandoned field was covered in brambles, without a single tree or building. A landscape architect was called in to design the garden. The next three years the gardens and their Normandy-style buildings were constructed. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the Gardens of the Pays d’Auge offer a series of beautiful themed gardens; like the Sun Garden, Moon Garden, Garden of Scents, Purple Garden and Garden of Angels. Throughout the gardens there are several half-timber buildings,which have been rescued by the owners from various stages of dereliction and moved to the gardens to be restored. One of them houses a small museum.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53093100 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093100 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:41:40 +0000 2025-06-18T12:23:20+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53093100"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/00/53093100.dfb4aae6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Crèvecoeur</i> (Crèvecoeur Castle) is a unique example of a small rural country estate. The complex is surrounded by a moat and has retained its original layout in two parts.<br /> <br /> The grounds feature a group of 15th- and 16th-century agricultural half-timbered houses: the farmhouse, dovecote, barn and a 12th-century chapel. In the upper courtyard, accessible via a bridge, the 15th-century residence is protected by a moat and a 12th century wall with defensive loopholes. A simple garden, a sheepfold, chicken coop, bread oven and pottery kiln complete the seigniorial estate. <br /> <br /> The gatehouse originally was located at the former castle of Beuvillers (near Lisieux). It has been moved and is now used as a reception area and shop.</div> France - Château de Crèvecoeur <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53093100"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/00/53093100.dfb4aae6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Crèvecoeur</i> (Crèvecoeur Castle) is a unique example of a small rural country estate. The complex is surrounded by a moat and has retained its original layout in two parts.<br /> <br /> The grounds feature a group of 15th- and 16th-century agricultural half-timbered houses: the farmhouse, dovecote, barn and a 12th-century chapel. In the upper courtyard, accessible via a bridge, the 15th-century residence is protected by a moat and a 12th century wall with defensive loopholes. A simple garden, a sheepfold, chicken coop, bread oven and pottery kiln complete the seigniorial estate. <br /> <br /> The gatehouse originally was located at the former castle of Beuvillers (near Lisieux). It has been moved and is now used as a reception area and shop.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53090930 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-29,doc-53090930 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:12:06 +0000 2025-06-18T11:44:49+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53090930"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/30/53090930.e4b4e1fe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The market hall is an example of Norman medieval architecture and dates back to the 11th century. It was originally used by the Benedictine monks of the local abbey to sell their goods. <br /> <br /> The market hall is 70 meters long and 20 meters wide and is among the largest halls in France. The structure was listed as a historical monument the 6 March 1889. The hall was completely destroyed by fire during the German withdrawal from the area in the summer of 1944 and was restored and inaugurated in 1949 in accordance with medieval construction techniques. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the market hall still retains its commercial vocation by hosting the authentic Monday morning market and several annual fairs.</div> France: Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, market hall <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53090930"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/09/30/53090930.e4b4e1fe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The market hall is an example of Norman medieval architecture and dates back to the 11th century. It was originally used by the Benedictine monks of the local abbey to sell their goods. <br /> <br /> The market hall is 70 meters long and 20 meters wide and is among the largest halls in France. The structure was listed as a historical monument the 6 March 1889. The hall was completely destroyed by fire during the German withdrawal from the area in the summer of 1944 and was restored and inaugurated in 1949 in accordance with medieval construction techniques. <br /> <br /> Nowadays the market hall still retains its commercial vocation by hosting the authentic Monday morning market and several annual fairs.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53088136 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-26,doc-53088136 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:34:09 +0000 2025-06-18T11:17:52+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53088136"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/36/53088136.86082c83.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives (Épinay was the original name of the town) was founded in the 11th century; the earliest records of the monastery date back to 1011, when Countess Lesceline - great-aunt of William the Conqueror - had her château transformed into a monastery to house a community of nuns. The nuns were soon replaced by Benedictine monks from Jumieges. <br /> <br /> Consecrated in 1067, the church was destroyed in a fire almost fourty years later. The construction of a new church would begin two years later and took more than a hundred years to complete. The monument retains very few elements from its earliest days, since it was entirely rebuilt during the Gothic period, between the 13th and 15th centuries. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the abbey church was restored and rebuilt.<br /> <br /> At the end of the French Revolution, the monastery was sold as national property and the abbey church was transformed into a parish church of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives. Remarkably, the town and the abbey were spared by the bombings at the end of World War II. The tall towers of the abbey church still dominate the town.</div> France: Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, Église Notre Dame de l’Epinay <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53088136"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/36/53088136.86082c83.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives (Épinay was the original name of the town) was founded in the 11th century; the earliest records of the monastery date back to 1011, when Countess Lesceline - great-aunt of William the Conqueror - had her château transformed into a monastery to house a community of nuns. The nuns were soon replaced by Benedictine monks from Jumieges. <br /> <br /> Consecrated in 1067, the church was destroyed in a fire almost fourty years later. The construction of a new church would begin two years later and took more than a hundred years to complete. The monument retains very few elements from its earliest days, since it was entirely rebuilt during the Gothic period, between the 13th and 15th centuries. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the abbey church was restored and rebuilt.<br /> <br /> At the end of the French Revolution, the monastery was sold as national property and the abbey church was transformed into a parish church of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives. Remarkably, the town and the abbey were spared by the bombings at the end of World War II. The tall towers of the abbey church still dominate the town.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53086324 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-24,doc-53086324 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:36:22 +0000 2025-06-17T12:18:16+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53086324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/24/53086324.bf66551b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Église Saint-Georges</i> (Saint-Georges church) - located within the complex of Caen Castle - is first mentioned in a text from 1082. Elements from this period have been preserved in the church. There are traces of windows from the Romanesque period and the triumphal arch was rebuilt in the 1100s. The Gothic windows date from the 14th and 15th centuries, and the choir and door were rebuilt at the beginning of the 16th century.<br /> <br /> Inside, the nave is covered with a wooden roof structure that was built during the Hundred Years' War. Archaeologists have dated this to the years of the English occupation, around 1435.<br /> The wooden bell tower disappeared in the 19th century when the church was converted into a service building for the army. The church was severely damaged by bombing at the end of the World War II and was restored from 1948 onwards. The new stained-glass windows were installed after 1970.<br /> <br /> Today, <i>Église Saint-Georges</i> is an information centre for the history of the castle and a reception area for the two museums of Caen Castle.</div> France - Caen, Église Saint-Georges <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53086324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/24/53086324.bf66551b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Église Saint-Georges</i> (Saint-Georges church) - located within the complex of Caen Castle - is first mentioned in a text from 1082. Elements from this period have been preserved in the church. There are traces of windows from the Romanesque period and the triumphal arch was rebuilt in the 1100s. The Gothic windows date from the 14th and 15th centuries, and the choir and door were rebuilt at the beginning of the 16th century.<br /> <br /> Inside, the nave is covered with a wooden roof structure that was built during the Hundred Years' War. Archaeologists have dated this to the years of the English occupation, around 1435.<br /> The wooden bell tower disappeared in the 19th century when the church was converted into a service building for the army. The church was severely damaged by bombing at the end of the World War II and was restored from 1948 onwards. The new stained-glass windows were installed after 1970.<br /> <br /> Today, <i>Église Saint-Georges</i> is an information centre for the history of the castle and a reception area for the two museums of Caen Castle.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53084412 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-22,doc-53084412 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:09:27 +0000 2025-06-17T12:13:49+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53084412"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/12/53084412.b41209ce.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Église Saint-Pierre</i> (Saint-Pierre Church) was built between the 13th and 16th centuries to replace a 12th-century Romanesque church. The church features a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The nearly 80-metre-high tower dates from the 14th century; the nave was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. <br /> <br /> The tower, which was destroyed during the fighting at the end of the World War II, was rebuilt in 1957. Inside the church, the columns, vaults and statues showcase the craftsmanship of the Middle Ages. The stained-glass windows add a splash of colour.</div> France - Caen, Église Saint-Pierre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53084412"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/12/53084412.b41209ce.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="162" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Église Saint-Pierre</i> (Saint-Pierre Church) was built between the 13th and 16th centuries to replace a 12th-century Romanesque church. The church features a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The nearly 80-metre-high tower dates from the 14th century; the nave was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. <br /> <br /> The tower, which was destroyed during the fighting at the end of the World War II, was rebuilt in 1957. Inside the church, the columns, vaults and statues showcase the craftsmanship of the Middle Ages. The stained-glass windows add a splash of colour.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53081954 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-19,doc-53081954 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:12:28 +0000 2025-06-17T12:52:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53081954"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/54/53081954.c4ba5971.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Caen</i> (Caen Castle) is located in the centre of the city. William the Conqueror (PiP4) started construction of the citadel in 1060. Over the following centuries, the impressive fortress was reinforced and expanded, and is now considered one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.<br /> <br /> After many wars throughout the centuries and the bombings at the end of the World War II (June/July 1944), all that remains now are the contours of the former castle, the moat and the defence towers. La Salle de l'Échiquier, formerly the courtroom of the Duchy of Normandy, still stands proudly. The Romanesque Église Saint-Georges, now an information centre on the progress of the restoration work, was the parish church of the castle's inhabitants. <br /> <br /> Within the immense grounds, there are two museums, the <i>Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen</i> (Museum of Fine Arts of Caen) and the <i>Musée de Normandie</i> (Museum of Normandy).</div> Caen - Château de Caen <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53081954"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/19/54/53081954.c4ba5971.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Château de Caen</i> (Caen Castle) is located in the centre of the city. William the Conqueror (PiP4) started construction of the citadel in 1060. Over the following centuries, the impressive fortress was reinforced and expanded, and is now considered one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.<br /> <br /> After many wars throughout the centuries and the bombings at the end of the World War II (June/July 1944), all that remains now are the contours of the former castle, the moat and the defence towers. La Salle de l'Échiquier, formerly the courtroom of the Duchy of Normandy, still stands proudly. The Romanesque Église Saint-Georges, now an information centre on the progress of the restoration work, was the parish church of the castle's inhabitants. <br /> <br /> Within the immense grounds, there are two museums, the <i>Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen</i> (Museum of Fine Arts of Caen) and the <i>Musée de Normandie</i> (Museum of Normandy).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53078862 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-17,doc-53078862 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:47:09 +0000 2025-06-17T14:38:42+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53078862"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/62/53078862.6d6af7dd.240.jpg?r2" width="233" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Caen has a history stretching back 1,000 years. The city originated from an island fortified by the Normans at the confluence of the Orne and Odon rivers. The city suffered severely during the World War II and was largely destroyed. A large part of the historic buildings had been destroyed, which is why the city centre now consists mainly of new buildings, with a few exceptions. <br /> <br /> The <i>Maisons a Pans de Bois</i> are two historic half-timbered houses that remained intact despite the violence of war. These half-timbered houses date from the early 16th century. Nowadays the houses have been restored as a three storied townhouse. Due to their renovation, it was possible to date the oak used in their construction to the year of 1513. <br /> <br /> The <i>Maisons a Pans de Bois</i> were listed as historic monuments in 1947.</div> France - Caen, Maisons a Pans de Bois <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53078862"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/88/62/53078862.6d6af7dd.240.jpg?r2" width="233" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Caen has a history stretching back 1,000 years. The city originated from an island fortified by the Normans at the confluence of the Orne and Odon rivers. The city suffered severely during the World War II and was largely destroyed. A large part of the historic buildings had been destroyed, which is why the city centre now consists mainly of new buildings, with a few exceptions. <br /> <br /> The <i>Maisons a Pans de Bois</i> are two historic half-timbered houses that remained intact despite the violence of war. These half-timbered houses date from the early 16th century. Nowadays the houses have been restored as a three storied townhouse. Due to their renovation, it was possible to date the oak used in their construction to the year of 1513. <br /> <br /> The <i>Maisons a Pans de Bois</i> were listed as historic monuments in 1947.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53077210 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-15,doc-53077210 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:05:59 +0000 2025-06-16T16:51:50+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53077210"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/10/53077210.627c59e9.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The oldest remains of <i>Château Ganne</i> (Ganne Castle) - the most important estate of the Pommeraie family - which were uncovered during excavations, date back to the 10th century. The fortress was mainly built in the 11th and 12th centuries, after which it was abandoned and fell into disrepair. <br /> <br /> The ruins - including the impressive gate tower, a chapel, bakery and residential building - are located in the middle of the woods near the village of La Pommeraye.</div> France - La Pommeraye, Château Ganne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53077210"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/10/53077210.627c59e9.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The oldest remains of <i>Château Ganne</i> (Ganne Castle) - the most important estate of the Pommeraie family - which were uncovered during excavations, date back to the 10th century. The fortress was mainly built in the 11th and 12th centuries, after which it was abandoned and fell into disrepair. <br /> <br /> The ruins - including the impressive gate tower, a chapel, bakery and residential building - are located in the middle of the woods near the village of La Pommeraye.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-12,doc-53074000 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:15:26 +0000 2025-06-16T16:12:45+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/00/53074000.520cd879.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Orne is a 158-kilometre-long river in Normandy, which flows through the departments of Orne and Calvados, passing through the villages of Pont d'Ouilly and Clécy, among others. The river's source is at Aunou-sur-Orne; its mouth is at Ouistreham in the English Channel. The most important city along the Orne is Caen.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image is taken from the bridge in Pont d’Ouilly.</i></div> France - Normandy, Orne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/00/53074000.520cd879.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Orne is a 158-kilometre-long river in Normandy, which flows through the departments of Orne and Calvados, passing through the villages of Pont d'Ouilly and Clécy, among others. The river's source is at Aunou-sur-Orne; its mouth is at Ouistreham in the English Channel. The most important city along the Orne is Caen.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image is taken from the bridge in Pont d’Ouilly.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-10,doc-53072574 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:49:00 +0000 2025-06-16T12:48:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/74/53072574.c3520d3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Suisse Normande</i> (Norman Switzerland) is a vast area west of Falaise with winding river valleys, rock walls and sweeping views. The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is considered the most mountainous part of the region and is regarded as one of the most beautiful places.<br /> <br /> No one knows for sure where this unusual name comes from. It probably dates back to ancient times and is related to the special geological features of this rock, which is part of a nature reserve belonging to one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe.<br /> <br /> The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is a free-standing rock point on the edge of a steep cliff that towers 118 metres above the Rouvre valley. The panorama from this point over the wooded slopes is phenomenal. This rock platform is one of the most impressive in western France. <br /> <br /> <i>Main image: Roche d'Oëtre<br /> PiPs are taken along the Sentier des meandres</i></div> France: Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, Roche d&#039;Oëtre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/74/53072574.c3520d3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Suisse Normande</i> (Norman Switzerland) is a vast area west of Falaise with winding river valleys, rock walls and sweeping views. The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is considered the most mountainous part of the region and is regarded as one of the most beautiful places.<br /> <br /> No one knows for sure where this unusual name comes from. It probably dates back to ancient times and is related to the special geological features of this rock, which is part of a nature reserve belonging to one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe.<br /> <br /> The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is a free-standing rock point on the edge of a steep cliff that towers 118 metres above the Rouvre valley. The panorama from this point over the wooded slopes is phenomenal. This rock platform is one of the most impressive in western France. <br /> <br /> <i>Main image: Roche d'Oëtre<br /> PiPs are taken along the Sentier des meandres</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53070514 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-08,doc-53070514 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:12:54 +0000 2025-06-15T17:24:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53070514"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/14/53070514.acc8b0bc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Vieux Lavoir</i> (Old Wash House) is located at the foot of Falaise Castle, in the historic Val d'Ante district, one of the oldest parts of the city. The wash house uses water from the Ante River. <br /> <br /> This washing house of the former tanneries, built in the 17th century, was used by washerwomen until the 1970s. After that, the building fell into disrepair, prompting the municipality to prohibit access in 2010.<br /> <br /> After a three-year restoration, the <i>Vieux Lavoir</i> was reopened to the public at the end of May 2025.</div> France - Falaise, Vieux Lavoir <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53070514"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/14/53070514.acc8b0bc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Vieux Lavoir</i> (Old Wash House) is located at the foot of Falaise Castle, in the historic Val d'Ante district, one of the oldest parts of the city. The wash house uses water from the Ante River. <br /> <br /> This washing house of the former tanneries, built in the 17th century, was used by washerwomen until the 1970s. After that, the building fell into disrepair, prompting the municipality to prohibit access in 2010.<br /> <br /> After a three-year restoration, the <i>Vieux Lavoir</i> was reopened to the public at the end of May 2025.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53068420 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-05,doc-53068420 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:18:44 +0000 2025-06-16T12:20:21+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53068420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/20/53068420.2c465c9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="91" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The oldest part of the church of Saint-Philbert de la Plisse date back to the 11th century, when William the Conqueror donated the church to the monks of the Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen.<br /> <br /> The church was rebuilt and enlarged in the following centuries, but remained under the patronage of the monks of Saint-Etienne. It was not until the mid-18th century that the abbey came into the possession of the municipalities of Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne and Les Îles Bardel. <br /> <br /> The monastery church became a parish church in 1906. In 1943, the entire complex, consisting of the church, the cemetery and the surrounding area, was listed as a historic monument.</div> France: Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, Église de la Plisse <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53068420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/20/53068420.2c465c9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="91" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The oldest part of the church of Saint-Philbert de la Plisse date back to the 11th century, when William the Conqueror donated the church to the monks of the Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen.<br /> <br /> The church was rebuilt and enlarged in the following centuries, but remained under the patronage of the monks of Saint-Etienne. It was not until the mid-18th century that the abbey came into the possession of the municipalities of Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne and Les Îles Bardel. <br /> <br /> The monastery church became a parish church in 1906. In 1943, the entire complex, consisting of the church, the cemetery and the surrounding area, was listed as a historic monument.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53066516 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-03,doc-53066516 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:22:27 +0000 2025-06-15T14:31:05+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53066516"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/16/53066516.577e3398.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais</i> -commonly called <i> Église Saint-Gervais</i> (Saint-Gervais church) was built in the 11th century under William the Conqueror and completed under his son. The church was consecrated in 1124. The Romanesque parts of the current building date from that period. The church was under the authority of the Abbaye-aux-Dames abbey in Caen, which is reflected in its architecture. <br /> <br /> Saint-Gervais suffered considerable damage during the siege of 1204 and was rebuilt in Gothic style. Further alterations were made in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries. The wooden vaulted ceiling is a highlight inside the church.<br /> <br /> Saint-Gervais was again severely damaged by bombing at the end of the Second World War during the “Battle of the Falaise Pocket” and was thoroughly restored in the following decades.</div> France- Falaise, Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53066516"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/16/53066516.577e3398.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais</i> -commonly called <i> Église Saint-Gervais</i> (Saint-Gervais church) was built in the 11th century under William the Conqueror and completed under his son. The church was consecrated in 1124. The Romanesque parts of the current building date from that period. The church was under the authority of the Abbaye-aux-Dames abbey in Caen, which is reflected in its architecture. <br /> <br /> Saint-Gervais suffered considerable damage during the siege of 1204 and was rebuilt in Gothic style. Further alterations were made in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries. The wooden vaulted ceiling is a highlight inside the church.<br /> <br /> Saint-Gervais was again severely damaged by bombing at the end of the Second World War during the “Battle of the Falaise Pocket” and was thoroughly restored in the following decades.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53064966 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-01,doc-53064966 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:04:02 +0000 2025-06-15T17:04:09+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53064966"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/66/53064966.8d6737cb.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Together with five other city gates the <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> marked the control of entry to and exit from the fortified town of Falaise as from the Middle Ages. Designed as a gatehouse (<i>chatelet</i>) this access point was protected by a flanking tower to the north and was equipped with a portcullis. The present day edifice dates essentially from the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> is also referred as the <i>Porte Ogise</i> or <i>Porte Ogier</i>. It owes its name from <i>les Cordeliers</i>: Franciscan monks from a nearby monastery. In France known as the brothers of the “Order of the Cordeliers”, because of the rope belt (French = corde) they wore around their waists.<br /> <br /> The <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> is the best-preserved city gate in Falaise; the others have been severely damaged or even completely destroyed.</div> France - Falaise, Porte des Cordeliers <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53064966"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/66/53064966.8d6737cb.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Together with five other city gates the <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> marked the control of entry to and exit from the fortified town of Falaise as from the Middle Ages. Designed as a gatehouse (<i>chatelet</i>) this access point was protected by a flanking tower to the north and was equipped with a portcullis. The present day edifice dates essentially from the 13th century.<br /> <br /> The <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> is also referred as the <i>Porte Ogise</i> or <i>Porte Ogier</i>. It owes its name from <i>les Cordeliers</i>: Franciscan monks from a nearby monastery. In France known as the brothers of the “Order of the Cordeliers”, because of the rope belt (French = corde) they wore around their waists.<br /> <br /> The <i>Porte des Cordeliers</i> is the best-preserved city gate in Falaise; the others have been severely damaged or even completely destroyed.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53062004 tag:ipernity.com,2025-08-29,doc-53062004 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:17:06 +0000 2025-06-15T16:01:41+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53062004"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/04/53062004.94d97fd1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After an earlier smaller church - dating from 840 - was destroyed during a siege by king Philippe II of France, the current <i>Église Sainte-Trinité</i> was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1240. Following severe damage during the Hundred Years' War, the nave (15th century) and the choir, chapels and portal (16th century) were rebuilt. <br /> <br /> An extension to the church was built in such a way that carts could pass through the church unhindered via an arch (PiP3). Such an arch is rare in France and unique in Normandy. <br /> <br /> The Sainte-Trinité church has a richly decorated choir and a chestnut wood vault (PiP6).<br /> The church - located right at the foot of Falaise Castle - has been classified as a historic monument since 1889.</div> France - Falaise, Église Sainte-Trinité <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53062004"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/04/53062004.94d97fd1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After an earlier smaller church - dating from 840 - was destroyed during a siege by king Philippe II of France, the current <i>Église Sainte-Trinité</i> was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1240. Following severe damage during the Hundred Years' War, the nave (15th century) and the choir, chapels and portal (16th century) were rebuilt. <br /> <br /> An extension to the church was built in such a way that carts could pass through the church unhindered via an arch (PiP3). Such an arch is rare in France and unique in Normandy. <br /> <br /> The Sainte-Trinité church has a richly decorated choir and a chestnut wood vault (PiP6).<br /> The church - located right at the foot of Falaise Castle - has been classified as a historic monument since 1889.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen