Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Saint-Cyran

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. The church got remodelled and enlarged in Gothic times. This capital is clearly rougher and older than the previous one. A "Master of Beasts" holding snakes?

Le Blanc - Saint-Cyran Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. The church got remodelled and enlarged in Gothic times. Another well-worked capital. Two birds share one head. I'm not an ornithologist, maybe you: which species? My guess is a ruff bird.

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. The church got remodelled and enlarged in Gothic times, when these capitals were added.

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. The church got remodelled and enlarged in Gothic times. The Gothic chapel to the right is younger than the Romanesque nave.

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. The church got remodelled and enlarged in Gothic times.

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure. Three "stories" carved into the main door.

Le Blanc is located on the border of Berry, Poitou and Touraine and could "guard" a ford to cross the Creuse. The river actually divided Le Blanc into a "lower town" (Berry) and an upper town shared between Berry and Poitou. There were two border-fortresses here. Saint-Cyran in the upper town was erected in the 12th century right next to the Château de Naillac, served as a castle chapel and was included in the fortified enclosure.