Chauvigny Church Chauvigny, France

Capital:
Sphinxes or manticores. Inspired by art from the Near East, these mythical creatures with a lion's body, long bird-like neck and woman's face are depicted symmetrically on all four sides of the capital. Detail of Romanesque capital in the choir, mid-12th century. St-Pierre, Chauvigny, Poitou-Charentes, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

A collegiate church with fascinating Romanesque sculptures and a spectacular location in a medieval town overlooking a river.

Location map of Chauvigny Church, Chauvigny, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Chauvigny Church, Chauvigny, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Chauvigny, France
Coordinates
46.5706920° N, 0.6487730° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1130

Article Info

Page Title
Chauvigny Church
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023