Fleuriel - Notre Dame

The 12th century church "Notre-Dame de Fleuriel" was once the seat of a priory, connected the abbey in Tournus. Now it is the parish church. It is known for the western portal. I had read, that it is one of the finest in the area of Bourbonnais.

Two (of many) corbels under the roof of Notre Dame. Inbetween the two male faces is a smiling "heraldic" lion. The lion bends down to an obeisant position, like (see the tail!) giving a desperate plea. Note, that the horizontal area is decorated by a flower (rose?). The colour is still visible.