Carolingian Oratory Germigny-des-Prés

wonderful little church

byzantine style choir very unusual in France, with a wonderful mosaic similar to old byzantine or italian mosaics. The form of the choir is reminiscent of armenian or byzantine orthodix churches.

1212 years old

Very fortunate to visit this 1212 year old church when visiting friends in nearby Darvoy, who also acted as guides. It is a stunning church which dates back to 806 AD! Information in both French and E...

Old and beautiful

Very fortunate to visit this 1200 year old church when visiting friends in nearby Darvoy. It is a stunning Church which dates back to 806 AD - 1212 years ago! Signs are in French and English. It is ...

A beautiful 9th century church with a fine mosaic!

This lovely little church is a quaint village a couple of miles from Chateauneuf sur Loire. Consecrated in the early 9th century, it has tons of character & charm and the beautiful mosaic of the Arc o...

Very interesting church from the 9th century with original mosaics in front.

The mosaic on the apse is made including the use of small gold and silver tiles, after almost 1200 years still mostly intact. Ir's said to have connections to the famous mosaics of Ravenna. A panel ...