The church in Selles-sur-Cher was built as an abbey church more than a thousand years ago (12th century). It was modified over the centuries, with the last restoration taking place in the 19th century. An earlier church on the site was built in the 6th century and "ravaged" by the Vikings early in the 10th century, according to Wikipedia. The current church was ravaged by Protestant forces during the French Wars of Religion (16th century).
I really like the shape and style of the church in the exterior picture. Speaking of churches, I bought a church in Minnesota last September to convert to a summer home. Of course, nothing as grand as a church in France!
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Your summer place sounds interesting, BettyAnn. I would love to see how you make the church into a home.
DeleteThat stained glass is really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat was me. ;-)
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