006 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...
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…
005 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...
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…
018 Facade of the abbey church.
Facade of the abbey church.
024 Facade of the abbey church.
Facade of the abbey church.
069 Back and tower of the church.
Back and tower of the church.
042 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
051 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
040 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
032 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
046 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
052 Organ, 18th century.
Organ, 18th century.
057 Main nave (18m tall). The tomb of Saint Robert de Turlande, founder of the abbey, in on the right side.
Main nave (18m tall). The tomb of Saint Robert de Turlande, founder of the abbey, in on the right side.
056 Main nave.
Main nave.
065 Main nave.
Main nave.
171 Aisle.
Aisle.
119 Transept.
Transept.
116 Apse.
Apse.
137 Apse.
Apse.
117 Apse.
Apse.
088 Tomb with musician angels, late 14th century, limestone.
Tomb with musician angels, late 14th century, limestone.

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