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Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne
CHAPTER HOUSE / CHAPEL OF THE PRIORY
Founded in the 11th century, the priory of Saint-Rémy depended on the Saint-Aubin abbey in Angers. A rectangular hall, dating back to the foundation of the priory was provided with a pointed-arched vault in the 12th century. The Romanesque windows are still visible above the vault (they can be reached by exterior stone stairs). This room was probably used as a chapter house, chapel or refectory. Some historians think its function may have changed in the course of its history. It has a south-north orientation. The northern wall has retained a remarkable crucifixion scene.
The southern façade with its Romanesque doorway and pointed-arched window
From left to right: The Church - The Virgin - Longinus - Christ on the Cross - Stephaton - Saint John - The Synagogue
1) The Church: - A symbol of the triumph of the Church over the Synagogue, she stands straight and proud.
5) The Synagogue: - She staggers, her crown falls and her banner breaks.
7) - St Jude and St Simon
Location and nearby churches
- Château de Pimpéan (Grézillé) 7.5 km
- Cunault 13 km
- Vauchrétien 14 km
- Les Ponts-de-Cé 15 km
- Lue-en-Beaugeois 15 km
- Chartrené 18 km