Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Saint Sauveur de Givre en Mai

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours. I was surprised to find an ambulatory here around the choir. So there were probably venerated relics here, in the times of the great pelerinage.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours. The wooden ceiling over the nave dates to the 15th/16th century. Experienced carpenters worked here. I was surprised to find an ambulatory here around the choir. So there were probably venerated relics here, in the times of the great pelerinage.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refugue in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here is the portal, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours.

Legends tell, that in 732 after the Battle of Tours, a group of Saracen soldiers took refuge in the church. The (over months) besieged Saracens told Charles Martel´s troops, that the would only surrender, if it froze. This was in May - and the next morning the ground was white from frost. This sign from heaven forced the Saracens to capitulate. The church in Saint Sauveur, meanwhile a part of Bressuire, seen here, was erected in the 12th century, centuries after the Battle of Tours.