Exploring with my camera
As you push open the door of the Church of St Yves in La Roche-Maurice, and step into the gloom your eyes gradually become accustomed to the dim light and you find an exuberant display of colour and carvings – … Continued
I love this church and visit it every time I am in Brittany.
The Church of Saint Yves was built in the 16C on the site of a 14C Chapel built by the Rohan family, the rulers in the area. From the ruined castle you can look down on the church enclosure in … Continued
The first castle at La Roche-Maurice was built in the 5C, and followed by another in the 11C, but this was demolished on the order of the King of France. There was also an early Chapel which has gone. The current Enclos … Continued
And finally a visit to La Roche-Maurice before returning to Sizun. What a day!