Eglise Saint-André - Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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N 45° 30.749 E 002° 56.052
31T E 494860 N 5039885
[FR] Eglise classée aux monuments historiques [EN] Church listed as a historical monument
Waymark Code: WM18Q7M
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 09/10/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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[FR] L'église est le plus ancien bâtiment connu de Besse. Elle a été construite au XIIe siècle dans le style roman. Largement remaniée par la suite, elle -comporte d'autres styles architecturaux.

Elle est édifiée sur une coulée de lave (côté Ouest) qui a constitué le matériau primaire de la construction de la ville. A l'intérieur, les chapiteaux historiés et les stalles sont remarquables.

[EN] The church is the oldest known building in Besse. It was built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style. It was subsequently extensively remodeled, and includes other architectural styles.

It is built on a lava flow (on the west side), which was the primary material for the town's construction. Inside, the church's historiated capitals and stalls are remarkable.

Source : Panneau
Qui a placé ce repère historique ? / Who placed this historical marker ?:
Mairie


Date de placement / Date of establishment: Not listed

Site internet / Internet Website: Not listed

Eléments cryptés / Encrypted elements: Not listed

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Visit Instructions:
[FR] Une preuve de votre visite est demandée. Joignez à votre log une photo du repère historique et culturel ou répondez à la question alternative proposée par l'owner quand elle existe (si vous ne pouvez joindre de photo).
[ENG] A proof of your visit is needed. Join a picture from the historical and cultural marker to your log or respond to the alternative question proposed by owner if available (if you can't provide a picture).
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