Maximum temperature today 28C, minimum 11C. Dry. So nice to be warm and see the sun! 11km/h South-easterly winds with gusts up to 21 km/h.
After our delicious meal (see part 1), I made a quick visit to the church, a short walk around the streets and a drive past the local chateau. Apologies for the poor lighting in the church; I could not find the backlighting function on the small camera. Stupid, as I have used it several times before!
Arrival at Saint Auvent.
I loved this dear little door in the side of a building. The French must have been very short in bygone years, as the top of the arch only reached my shoulder!
Eglise de Saint Auvent. St. Auvent was a bishop, and died in this place on his way back from a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In 1230, his body was exhumed and placed in the church, which became the centre of the parish!
The entrance into the church.
Looking down the nave towards the main altar...
A close up of the altar...
Another altar in the aisles...
Looking back to the gallery...
and the impressive solid stone font.
Outside is the war memorial, part of every French village and town.
Walking back to the car, we saw this tiny well hidden in amongst the wildflowers.
Walking around to the front of the well behind these green gates. Nigel's observant eyes remarked how the reinforced uprights for the gate frame had been fabricated to match the shape the wall. The local farrier at work maybe?
The 12th-century Château de Saint-Auvent which was originally owned by the Rochechouart family. (See the other chateau in Part 1). I only walked up a small driveway to take this photo, so I am not sure how big this building actually is.
Driving back home, a view of Massignac with its church spire forming an easily visible point of reference.
Ooh! Beautiful and serene.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi, it is a lovely town. Cheers Diane
DeleteThat church is a treasure. I cannot imagine a local church that old. One hundred years is a big deal here.
ReplyDeleteSo many very old buildings in Europe, even our house if over two hundred years old. Hope all is well Diane
DeleteYou really do live in an enchanted land. One could only imagine the stories that church could tell.
ReplyDeleteSo many very old buildings, and yes if only they could all tell some stories. Sorry delay in reply but just too much happening!! Cheers Diane
DeleteReally amazing photos, Diane. This seems a beautiful and interesting place. Thank you so much for sharing these photos, my dear friend. Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely town and still a lot there that we did not see - next time perhaps. Keep well Diane
DeleteGoodness, such a beautiful and quaint church! Beautiful photo's as always, Diane.
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Thanks so much Sally hope that all is well with you and the family. Take care Diane
DeleteVisiting churches is always interesting. The architecture is so artistic and the artwork inside is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere is some amazing architecture in Europe. Just so much to see but no time to visit all and then I take too many photos!!! Keep well Diane
DeleteI love those old stone buildings and the church is beautiful. I like the low lighting inside the church Diane, it makes it looks very warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, it is a pretty town with so much history. Hope you are well, Diane
Delete28C is so perfect, I could handle that every day 😉 The church details are wonderful Diane ✨
ReplyDeleteIt has still been chilly at night and the temperature keeps fluctuating!! It does still not really feel like summer yet!! Keep well Diane
DeleteLovely church! I like the entrance with steps and the interior is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI also like the entrance but I did wonder about wheel chairs, maybe there was a side entrance I missed. Have a good day Diane
DeleteThey sure don't make buildings to last anymore like they used to.
ReplyDeleteSo very true. I think everything is now built or made to fall apart as soon as the guarantee expired!!!! Cheers Diane
DeleteLove this vintage church. I like the tiny well and gate.
ReplyDeleteLovely little town steeped in history. Keep well Nancy, Diane
DeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit☺
ReplyDeleteLovely town and a good restaurant what more can you ask for :-) Keep well Diane
DeleteI love seeing the interior shots of those old churches!!!
ReplyDeleteIt would have been even better if I could have sorted out the back lighting on the camera!!!!! Have a good day Diane
DeleteOh the stone work, and age of your local buildings are so impressive.
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