Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Le Villars

"Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One was and still is used by the parish, the second one by the nuns. The nuns´ nave, seen here, is ruined meanwhile and used for an exhibition of old farm machinery. Once all walls were plastered and covered with frescoes. Some traces can still be found.

"Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One was and still is used by the parish, the second one by the nuns. The nuns´ nave, seen here, is ruined meanwhile and used for an exhibition of old farm machinery. Once all walls were plastered and covered with frescoes. Some traces can still be found.

"Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One was and still is used by the parish, the second one by the nuns. Behind the altar in the back pf the parish-nave is the choir, where this Romanesque "Majestas Domini" was found under plaster during restoration works.

"Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One, seen here, was and still is used by the parish, the second one by the nuns. Behind the altar in the back is the choir.

"Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One was used by the parish, the second one by the nuns. The portal is protected by a narthex with a wooden roof.

A petanque tournament is held in front of the church dedicated to "Sainte-Marie-Madeleine" in Le Villars. The church is the last remaining structure of a priory that was erected here in the 11th and 12th century. The church actually has two separated naves under one roof. One was used by the parish, the second one by the nuns.

The banks of the Saône offer some very nice beaches near Le Villars. Perfect for a dip during a hot afternoon in summer.