Carolingian Oratory at Germigny-des-Prés
Route de St-Martin-d’Abbat, 45110 Germigny-des-Prés
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Useful information
- Phone : +33 2 38 58 27 97
- Website: : http://www.tourisme-valdesully.fr
Description
A rare and precious vestige of the Carolingian period, this oratory is considered one of the oldest churches in France. The original building was erected in the 9C on a Greek cross plan. From that period, all that remains is the eastern apse, where the treasure of the place is displayed on the vault: a remarkable mosaic, executed around 806 and composed of 130 000 assembled glass cubes. There are Byzantine, Umayyad and Mozarabic influences. A pure masterpiece.
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