Valdivienne - Notre Dame de Morthemer

Morthemer, once an independent settlement, is since 1969 part of larger Valdivienne. Towering above the village are the castle and the church. The erection of these (interconnected) buildings started within the 11th century.

To lay the foundation of the church must have been extremly difficult, as the structure is built sidewards on a kind of steep cliff. The crypt is equipped with large windows, where the light flows in.

This crypt and the choir above are the oldest parts of the structure, dating to the 11th century. Seen here is the flight of stairs, leading down from the nave.