Romanesque church built in the 14th and 15th centuries, listed as a Monument Historique. Its nickname, "la mignonne" ("the cute one"), given by the archbishops, is proof of this. In the choir, trompe-l'œil wall paintings have been discovered thanks to soundings.
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It is dedicated to Saint-Laurent, patron saint of the parish (hence the initials S.L. on the town's coat of arms).
Although not common in the Middle Ages, the building is oriented North-South rather than East-West. The small size of the site, bounded by ramparts, may explain this orientation.
Originally, the church had a strict traditional Latin cross plan with two chapels forming a transept; the other four side chapels were founded later. This plan bears witness to the relationship with...
Although not common in the Middle Ages, the building is oriented North-South rather than East-West. The small size of the site, bounded by ramparts, may explain this orientation.
Originally, the church had a strict traditional Latin cross plan with two chapels forming a transept; the other four side chapels were founded later. This plan bears witness to the relationship with...
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