On the weekend, France threw open many historic buildings as part of Journées de Patrimonie (days to honour heritage).
I drove up to Clermont-Dessous, a pretty bastide (fortified) village with a beautiful domed church.
The parish church of Saint-Jean Baptiste was built in the 12th century and commands a superb view of the Garonne valley.
The church was restored in 1880 and received heritage listing in 1908.
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| the interior |
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| one of the lead-light windows |
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| a gorgeous Gothic chair |
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| the confessional |
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| the view from the church yard |
The village has some wonderful stone and columbage (half-timbered) houses.
This home has an attractive little courtyard bathed in morning sunlight.
Is there a cemetery at the church ? Such a wonderful view for those visiting the graves of loved ones.
ReplyDeleteI suppose there must me but I didn't see it.
DeleteWhen I was a young one, we had such a gothic chair. It was extremely uncomfortable!
ReplyDeleteI love those chairs Charles Henry... if I ever see one in a brocante/vide grenier, I shall buy it!
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