Faye-la-Vineuse - Saint-Georges

A collegiate had been founded here in 1039. A settlement existed probably since Roman times. "Faye" obviously derives from "fagus", Latin for "beech".

Within the 12th century the small church of the collegiate, placed on top of a hill, got replaced by the large and prestigious "Saint-Georges", that today serves the small parish of Faye-la-Vineuse. The collegiate suffered during the Wars of Religion, when the church got severely damaged. It got completely renovated end of the 19th century.

Standing in the nave, facing east to choir and ambulatory. The church is known for the capitals and the large crypt. I was too early or too late, the crypt was locked.