Église Saint-Bohaire

English translation

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History

The parish church of Saint-Bohaire, built in the heart of the village, in the valley of the Cisse, still houses the relics of the saint who gave it his name. If this building is not extraordinary in its dimensions, it possesses very interesting architectural elements which were brought to it during the various construction campaigns, by the Benedictines of Pontlevoy and then by the canons regular of the abbey of Bourmoyen (after 1162). The round arch and the pointed arch employed simultaneously are characteristic of these transitional monuments (12th century). The nave to the east is of the 12th century, while the bell-tower and the north arm are of the 13th century. The enlargement works of the 16th century remained unfinished. The transept vaulted with ribs with large pointed-arch arcades gives an impression of power and richness. The capitals whose decoration is borrowed from the vegetable and animal kingdoms are remarkable and can bear comparison with those of Saint-Laumer de Blois. The wall paintings, of the 13th century, are original and imbued with oriental influence. Capitals sculpted with vegetable or animal decoration, corbels with figures. Wall paintings representing scenes from the life of the Virgin.