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Eglise de Saint Germain Beaupré
Historic site and monument, Church
in Saint-Germain-Beaupré
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The church has undergone a number of alterations, notably in the late 18th century, when the bulbous bell tower was built, extended by a tapering false lantern inspired by the towers of Saint Germain Beaupré castle.
It incorporates the seigniorial chapel built at the end of the XVth century against the southern flank of the nave, vaulted on ogives with liernes, tiercerons and central keystones featuring the Foucault family coat of arms.
The west door of this chapel is embellished on the...The church has undergone a number of alterations, notably in the late 18th century, when the bulbous bell tower was built, extended by a tapering false lantern inspired by the towers of Saint Germain Beaupré castle.
It incorporates the seigniorial chapel built at the end of the XVth century against the southern flank of the nave, vaulted on ogives with liernes, tiercerons and central keystones featuring the Foucault family coat of arms.
The west door of this chapel is embellished on the outside by a molded and sculpted decoration; unfortunately, it has been cut off at the top.
Paintings :
There is a painting on canvas (late 17th century) depicting Saint Germain, bishop of Auxerre, and a painting on canvas (1729), signed Nillaud (Limoges painter), depicting the delivery of the Rosary to Saint Dominique.
The interior also features two statues: one depicting the Virgin and Child