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BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME D'AVESNIÈRES

Historic site and monument, Basilica in Laval
  • Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, Notre-Dame d'Avesnières in Laval has a remarkable Romanesque sanctuary.

  • Great place of pilgrimage in the Middle-Ages, Our Lady of Avesnières became a balisica in 1898.

    The layered romanesque chevet, elevated during the 12th century, is the most remarkable part of the building. The choir is encircled by an ambulatory that opens on 5 radiating chapels. The footings date back to the first half of the 12th century.
    Great place of pilgrimage in the Middle-Ages, Our Lady of Avesnières became a balisica in 1898.
    Also discover the remarkable statuary: a Holy Virgin and...
    Great place of pilgrimage in the Middle-Ages, Our Lady of Avesnières became a balisica in 1898.

    The layered romanesque chevet, elevated during the 12th century, is the most remarkable part of the building. The choir is encircled by an ambulatory that opens on 5 radiating chapels. The footings date back to the first half of the 12th century.
    Great place of pilgrimage in the Middle-Ages, Our Lady of Avesnières became a balisica in 1898.
    Also discover the remarkable statuary: a Holy Virgin and a Christ from the 14th century, a monumental St Christopher (16th century), an altarpiece in the Lavallois 17th century's style, and triptychs (15th and 20th century).
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