This church was built at the beginning of the 12th century by Augustinian monks, construction continued until the 16th century. It is now the parish church of Saint-Emilion. Concerts are held in the church every year. This is one of the largest churches in the Gironde. Inside is a sculpture of St. Valerie, the local patron of winemakers (near the treasury door), which dates back to the 16th century.
It has been a historical monument since 1840. Don't miss the cloister, which dates back to the 14th century. It retains the characteristic Romanesque features of the Perigord region, such as the two pendant domes. However, the most prominent architectural elements of the cloister belong to the Gothic style. The cloister has a square shape with a side of 30 m with a covered gallery. The roof is supported by arches supported by double columns, most of which have been restored. This is the first cloister built in the Romanesque period.
From the initial construction, walls and exits to the south and east were preserved, the rest was redone later in the Gothic style. Representatives of the nobility and religious orders were buried here. The canon of St. Emilion taxed the population with taxes and offered the local elite to choose a grave in the heart of their monastery. Here you can see the Apocalypse - a work of art created by the artist Francois Peltier by order of the parish of St. Emilion, friends of the collegial church and Vicar, the father of Rosier.
There is a separate bell tower, but I could not go inside, maybe not accessible to visit.
It has been a historical monument since 1840. Don't miss the cloister, which dates back to the 14th century. It retains the characteristic Romanesque features of the Perigord region, such as the two pendant domes. However, the most prominent architectural elements of the cloister belong to the Gothic style. The cloister has a square shape with a side of 30 m with a covered gallery. The roof is supported by arches supported by double columns, most of which have been restored. This is the first cloister built in the Romanesque period.
From the initial construction, walls and exits to the south and east were preserved, the rest was redone later in the Gothic style. Representatives of the nobility and religious orders were buried here. The canon of St. Emilion taxed the population with taxes and offered the local elite to choose a grave in the heart of their monastery. Here you can see the Apocalypse - a work of art created by the artist Francois Peltier by order of the parish of St. Emilion, friends of the collegial church and Vicar, the father of Rosier.
There is a separate bell tower, but I could not go inside, maybe not accessible to visit.
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