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Montpollin

Église Saint-EutropeMaine-et-Loire (49)

The church of Saint-Eutrope was built in the 11th century, the last bay of the nave and the choir having been rebuilt in the early 12th century.

/ apse
/ apse
/ west front
/ west front
Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope
Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope

/ northern window

/ choir and apse
/ choir and apse

Two capitals do not seem to have been altered since the construction of the church. One represents a very thin feminine figure, the other interlaced vegetals.

Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope
Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope

Mural paintings: In the northern chapel, the coat of arms of the lords of Sancé is relatively well preserved.

Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope

The splay of the southern window of the apse is adorned with two interesting leopards.

Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope
Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope
Montpollin, Église Saint-Eutrope

Location and nearby churches

  1. Fougeré 4.7 km
  2. Pontigné 5.9 km
  3. Le Vieil-Baugé 7.9 km
  4. Bocé 8.6 km
  5. Jarzé 11 km
  6. Chartrené 11 km