Sugerir un cambio en el lugarÉglise Saint-Germain
Place de l'Église 37140 Benais
Indre-et-Loire
Centre-Val de Loire
Church of Saint-Germain de Benais Architectural journey from the 12th to the 20th century Through vineyards and streets of tuffeau, the church of Saint-Germain de Benais is revealed as a book of stones opened on eight centuries of history... Overlooking the heart of the village, the 12th century Romanesque bell tower invites you to visit the Angevin Gothic choir arched with ogives (13th century), the two side chapels from the 15th - 16th centuries, and the nave, soberly rebuilt after its collapse in 1916\. You will discover the sculpted capitals depicting biblical scenes, the medieval oak stalls, and a remarkable polychrome baroque altarpiece from the 17th century. During the European Heritage Days, the collection of liturgical chasubles comes alive and is exhibited around a discovery journey on their uses. The history of the bells is told to you by a fan of Campanarian Art. In front of the church Saint Germain de Benais begins the interpretive trail that plunges you into the fascinati
Etiquetas
Monument historique, Site patrimonial remarquable, Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir, Édifice religieux, Édifice rural i Espace naturel, parc, jardin
Stéphanie Riocreux
