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Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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Abbey church of Fleury

Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

Mid-11th-century single-tower west front Chevet and tower

Inside the porch
Inside the porch
One of the historiated capitals of the porch
One of the historiated capitals of the porch
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

Northern doorway: (late 12th century) Christ the Teacher, surrounded by the four Evangelists and their symbols. The recessed orders are decorated with angels and apostles. The lintel represents the translation of the relics of Saint Benedict from Monte Cassino to Fleury.

Roman polychrome marble floor tiles, dating back to the 4th or 5th century, which was brought to Fleury after the year 1000.
Roman polychrome marble floor tiles, dating back to the 4th or 5th century, which was brought to Fleury after the year 1000.
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

Location and nearby churches

  1. Germigny-des-Prés 5.0 km
  2. Varize 66 km
  3. Lutz-en-Dunois 70 km
  4. Allouis 70 km
  5. Saint-Loup-sur-Cher 72 km
  6. Brinay 73 km

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