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The Loire between St Benoît and St Germingy

Charlie

05 Sep 2025 • 1 min read

A tale of two floors

The abbey is on the grounds of one of the oldest churches in France. In the 10th century it got a facelift with marble all the way from Ravenna. Meanwhile, local brick tiles were considered good enough for the plebs.

05 Sep 2025 1 min read

St Germigny

This tiny church was consecrated in 806 and is far more impressive in its simplicity than the grander abbey.

05 Sep 2025 1 min read

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