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. Seen here is a flight of stairs leading down to the nave on the left side, while on the right stairs lead down to the door (from where another flight of stairs starts outside).

The nave, seen here was remodeled and renovated a couple of times, especially during the time of the flamboyant Gothic style. The apse in the background is probably the oldest part - and the crypt under the choir.