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Southern BurgundyRomanesque Churches Southern Burgundy (Saône-et-Loire department) has a large selection (over thirty) of Romanesque churches. Romanesque means like Rome and indicates churches built in the 11th and 12th centuries. In the Burgundy style a Romanesque church has a simple square bell tower located over the cross, a round apse (head of the cross pointing east) and either an arch of stone or of simple wood trusses to support the roof. Most of the Romanesque of Southern Burgundy have been recently renovated and are surrounded by a village or farmland. Some are on top of a hill and offer good view of the surrounding landscape. When visiting Romanesque churches it is often possible to visit inside and find some information on the church's history in English. Selection of Romanesque Churches in Southern Burgundy: L'Abbaye de Cluny - Was at one time the largest church in the world; the church was destroyed during the French revolution. You can still get an impression of its size. Guided tours in English. Each Saturday morning in Cluny there is a market that sells local produce, meat, wine, cheese and so on. Ameugny Notre-Dame - Village church overlooking the Burgundy countryside. Bissy la Maconnaise Sainte Juliette - Village church located in the hearth of wine country. Blanot Saint-Martin - Located in the rolling hills of Burgundy. Brancon Saint Peter - Located in the medieval village of Brancion. Burgy Saint Baptiste - On a hill overlooking the Saône Plane and vineyards. Chapaize Saint Martin - This church is not to be missed, and if you're driving on the D14 road you can't help but want to stop. The church bell tower is unexceptionally high for the church's overall size. Restaurant directly across so try to visit during lunch or dinner hours and take in Burgundy at its best, great food and architecture. Chissey les Mâcon Saint Pierre - Village church with a number of capitals dating from the 12th century. Clessé Notre-Dame - Located not far from Mâcon in the heart of wine country. Donzy le Perthuis Saint-Julien - Village very close to Cluny with a Romanesque Church. Farges les Macon Saint Bathelemy - Small farming village with a Romanesque church near Tournus. La Chapelle sous Brancion - Lovely 11th century church. How do I know? I was married there. A beautiful view of the village can be found looking down from the Châteaux de Brancon. Laives Saint Martin - On a hill overlooking the Grosne Valley and the Saône Plane. Laizé Saint Antoine - Romanesque church and with a unique bell tower. Lancharre - A Romanesque church in Southern Burgundy. Lys - A Romanesque (12th century) church in Southern Burgundy. Malay Notre-Dame - Romanesque Church started in the 11th century and finished in the 13th. Ougy Saint-Martin - This church has remained unchanged since the day it was finished in the 12 century. Ozenay Saint Gervais and Saint Prothais - Village church built by the Canons of Chalon-sur-Sôane. Saint-Hippolyte - Romanesque church of the hamlet of Saint-Hippolyte. Saint-Philibert Abbey - Crown jewel of the over 35 Romanesque churches in the Saône et Loire department. Uchizy Saint-Pierre - Village church once part of a priory. A special thanks to Jean and Isabelle Paymal authors of Eglises romanes de la Bourgogne du Sud (Romanesque Churches of Southern Burgundy). It is from their book that I discovered many of the Romanesque churches in these pages. Related Links:Medieval Architecture Romanesque Architecture Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture Churches - Glossary
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