Fresques de l’Église St Georges à St Cirq Madelon

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The pride of the village is its restored parish church, situated next to a Protestant temple that has been converted into a residence. The Romanesque choir is crowned with a beautiful lauze roof. Inside, the church conceals 600m2 of frescoes covering the entire wall. A magnificent Romanesque fresco portraying Christ in majesty and the four evangelists embellishes the cul-de-four. The nave was adorned in the 18th century with calligraphic motifs, resembling a tapestry. It is accompanied by hangings and draperies in the Gothic chapel painted by the priest in the 19th century. Visits are available by appointment on Friday afternoons from 2 pm to 6 pm.The pride of the village is the parish church located next to a former protestant temple converted into a house. A beautiful roof in Lauze (sand-stone) covers the Roman apse. Push the door and Inside admire 600m2 of frescos covering the entirety of the walls. A splendid Roman fresco representing Christ in majesty and the 4 evangelists decorates the choir. The nave decorated in the 18th C. resembles a tapestry. The Gothic chapel painted in the 19th C by the priest features elegant hangings.This mix of styles in harmony express with wonder the artistic and religious sensitivity of its authors through time.

Spoken languages : French

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