La Chaise-Dieu is a small town known for its benedictine abbey and the associated romanesque church. The abbey was founded in 1043 by Robert de Turlande, who…
Abbey church of La Chaise-Dieu. As it is built in hard stone, it does not feature many statues and the building is relatively austere. The church is 75m long…
Facade of the abbey church.
Facade of the abbey church.
Back and tower of the church.
Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
Main nave (18m tall). The tomb of Saint Robert de Turlande, founder of the abbey, in on the right side.
Main nave.
Main nave.
Aisle.
Transept.
Apse.
Apse.
Apse.
Tomb with musician angels, late 14th century, limestone.