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Lavenay

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Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Julien

Although there are traces of the original Romanesque edifice, the church of Lavenay, dedicated to Saint-Pierre and Saint Julien, was rebuilt in the 16th century.
Although there are traces of the original Romanesque edifice, the church of Lavenay, dedicated to Saint-Pierre and Saint Julien, was rebuilt in the 16th century.
Nave and choir
Nave and choir

THE WALL PAINTINGS

General view of the wall paintings (14th and 16th centuries)
General view of the wall paintings (14th and 16th centuries)
Saint Martin, bishop of Tours (right) blessing Saint Julien, bishop of Le Mans (14th century)
Saint Martin, bishop of Tours (right) blessing Saint Julien, bishop of Le Mans (14th century)
Nobleman in 16th-century costume (perhaps Jean du Bellay, captain and lord of the Fleet under the reign of François I)
Nobleman in 16th-century costume (perhaps Jean du Bellay, captain and lord of the Fleet under the reign of François I)
Two healing saints, probably Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian (14th century)
Two healing saints, probably Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian (14th century)

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Location and nearby churches

  1. Poncé-sur-le-Loir 3.0 km
  2. Ruillé-sur-Loir 5.0 km
  3. Bonneveau 6.0 km
  4. Le Vieil-Artins 6.2 km
  5. Tréhet 6.5 km
  6. Saint-Jacques-des-Guérets 7.8 km

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