Romanesque Church of Notre-Dame de Vopillon

Site in the heart of Gers where Romanesque art takes on its full meaning.
Remains of a Priory of nuns of the Order of Fontevraud founded in 1140 thanks to Lord Arnaud de Vopillon, the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame welcomed up to 56 nuns in 1290.
Burned and ravaged in 1569 during the Wars of Religion by Montgomery's troops, the nuns were definitively driven out in 1792.
The convent was then destroyed and the church became a hay barn.
In the 19th century, it was returned to worship and numerous restorations followed, bringing to light remarkable 13th century paintings.
The building has a single semi-circular nave, formerly vaulted. The choir and the nave are decorated with checkerboard capitals.
The 13th century wall paintings notably represent "The Last Supper", "The Entry into Jerusalem", "Washing of the Feet" and "The Adoration of the Magi".

Theme(s) : religious heritage, church.