Inside the Church of St Suliau, Sizun
Perhaps you can see why the Church of St Suliau in Sizun is my favourite church amongst the Parish Enclosures in Brittany?
The Carvings on the Church of St Suliau, Sizun
I wandered around the Church of St Suliau in Sizun, camera in hand, peering upwards and into nooks and crannies, and I just loved all the little figures and carvings. I found the ‘siren maiden’ several times – could this be … Continued
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun
The Church of St Suliau in Sizun is my favourite Parish Enclosure – such an elegant, dramatic complex of Church, grand Triumphal Arch, Ossuary, Sacristy, and surrounding walls, although only a statue remains from the Calvary. During our time in the village I … Continued
The Church of Lannedern
I had heard that the Church at Lannédern was interesting and so after walking at Brasparts we set off to nearby Lannédern.
The interior of the Church at La Martyre
Yes, this is a Church with murals but without a tripod I didn’t even try – all these photographs are handheld, no flash of course.
The South Porch of La Martyre
I can’t believe I failed to take a photograph of the South Porch, but I did fail, so here is just a quick taste before I lead you inside.
The Church of St Salomon, La Martyre
The Church of St Salomon, in La Martyre was built in the 14C by the Rohan family, replacing an earlier church, Notre Dame du Merzer. Ar Merzher means ‘the martyr’, King Salomon of Brittany who assassinated in 874 even though he had sought … Continued
The Hunting of St Hubert
I had noticed a curious statue outside the Church of St Jerome as we drove towards the start of our walk, and we stopped in Cast on the way home to investigate.
Inside the Church of St Guimiliau
I pushed open the double doors and found magic!