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France: Beaumont-en-Auge, Église Saint-Saveur

In the 9th century a watchtower was built, which was converted into a place of worship and part of a monastery. This sturdy church - Église Saint-Saveur - was constructed in the 11th century by the lord of Beaumont and has become a place of worship and pilgrimage. The church was extended with two apses, tall flamboyant crossings, a rose window, a primitive tower, a bell tower, scarlet half-timbering and a wooden spire.

This former priory church is characterized by a mixture of architectural styles. Wars, the Revolution, abandonment and multiple acts of destruction have left a deep mark on its history. The various phases of reconstruction have gradually transformed the original layout. Apart from the tower, which has retained its Romanesque style, the nave and choir, which were partially destroyed in 1612, have been remodeled.

An extension of the monks' building, the parish church, destroyed in 1804, was enlarged with a ‘neo-Gothic’ porch in 1861. Major renovations have been undertaken in recent decades: stained glass windows damaged during World War II in 1952 and a restoration of the bell tower in 2007.
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33 comments

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
7 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Beautiful architecture. All the best, Joe
7 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

HFF and a good weekend, Jaap. A fine series!
7 months ago ( translate )

J. Gafarot said:

Magificent.
Either the outside pictures and the inner ones.
The same care as always in the Notes, thank you.
7 months ago

Gudrun said:

An impressive church reflecting its history. HFF and a good weekend!
7 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Tu visite de magnifique endroits merci de l'info bonne journée.
7 months ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

A lovely series of images, Jaap.
HFF and a wonderful weekend to you.
7 months ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Très belle photo de cette église. . HFF. Bon week-end.
7 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du wieder eine sehr schöne,alte Kirche entdeckt und eine wunderbare Serie an Bildern gemacht lieber Jaap :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
7 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Impressive serie of this beautiful church. HFF, wish you a fine weekend, Jaap !
7 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

Well done Jaap.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
7 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A beautiful series of this church, Jaap. HFF and have a good weekend.
7 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

A lovely church and a fine series, Jaap, HFF!
7 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Lovely series of photos of this historic church.
HFF Jaap. Have a great weekend.
7 months ago

Mario Vargas said:

How much history there, nice serie, HFF
7 months ago