Saint-Jeanvrin - Saint-Georges

Saint-Georges is located in the center of the village Saint-Jeanvrin (pop. ~200), what means probably since the early times "la fête" is celebtrated right here. We arrived, when the preparation were still ongoing.

The church was erected in the first half of the 12th century and then was dedicated to Saint Janvier (= Januarius) hence the name of the village. Like many other churches/priories in the area, it was depended on the Notre-Dame de Déols (about 60kms northwest). Pope Pascal II confirmed this ownership in 1115.

The single nave church was erected on the blueprint of a "Latin Cross" and embellished with some nice carvings and even frescoes. The capital hides a sternly looking sentinel watching the scene below.