Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Nièvre

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. The rural exodus leaves marks

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. The left side is unclear to me. In the middle, a musician is playing the harp, and on the right is a man with a dancing bear.

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. There is a hugging/kissing couple in the centre, while two males to the left are wrestling and to the right two men are working (?)

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. Daniel in the lions' den. On the right are the lions, on the left is Habakkuk, brought by an angel so that Daniel wouldn't go hungry.

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. A king with crown and sceptre flanked by two gentlemen pointing at him.ke

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. Fighting a Beast

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. Lions

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. Griffins

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy. Men and lions

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The nave preserves 23 Romanesque capitals. Their design, similar to the capitals of the choir at Anzy-le-Duc, shows clear links to the first sculptural workshops of southern Burgundy.

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. Although the upper body is missing, it is clear that it is Saint Dionysius (the Kephalophoros).

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic.

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic. The Romanesque tympanum depicts Christ in Majesty, flanked by the four apostles.

The name of the town derives from "Sancti-Pétri Monasterium", a monastery established in 740 by the Benedictines of Saint-Martin-d'Autun. Its site, near the Roman road from Autun to Bordeaux, had been offered to them by Queen Brunehaut. Today´s church probably replaces the old church of the priory. There were several phases of construction between the 12th and 16th century. Some parts of the building date from the 19th century. Three architectural styles are present: Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic.

On the left window is a paper that reads "STOP AMAZON".

Saint-Marcel serves the parish today. It was erected within the 13th century as a collegiate church. The collegiate of Saint Marcel was founded in 1196, it has nine canons.

Bazoches is a small village with a population of less than 200. Located in the centre is since the 12th century St. Hilaire, but since the Huguenots looted the church and burned it down in 1569, most parts of the church now are Gothic. The rebuilding of the choir was financed in 1688 by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, better known as Maréchal de Vauban or even shorter Vauban. As a military engineer, he participated in each of the wars fought by France during the reign of Louis XIV. He created the most powerful star-shaped bastions and fortifications all around France. Vauban died in Paris in 1707 and was buried in this church. The grave was destroyed during the French Revolution. The revolutionaries melted the lead coffin to produce bullets. In 1804 the Vauban´s heart was found during renovation works, Napoléon Bonaparte ordered his heart reburied in "Les Invalides" in 1804.

Bazoches is a small village with a population of less than 200. Located in the centre is since the 12th century St. Hilaire, but since the Huguenots looted the church and burned it down in 1569, most parts of the church now are Gothic. The rebuilding of the choir was financed in 1688 by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, better known as Maréchal de Vauban or even shorter Vauban. As a military engineer, he participated in each of the wars fought by France during the reign of Louis XIV. He created the most powerful star-shaped bastions and fortifications all around France. Vauban died in Paris in 1707 and was buried in this church. The grave was destroyed during the French Revolution. The revolutionaries melted the lead coffin to produce bullets. In 1804 the Vauban´s heart was found during renovation works, Napoléon Bonaparte ordered his heart reburied in "Les Invalides" in 1804.