Bourgogne pré-romane: la crypte de Saint-Andoche
For the lover of old stones and anyone interested in their rich, multi-secular history, wonderful discoveries sometimes come under the most mundane appearances...
This is the Carolingian crypt of Saint-Andoche. It is not a place open to the public, as it is enclosed within the confines of a catholic teaching institution, but I managed to get access through my contacts. Even through the place is quite dirty and used as a repository for old school furniture and similar junk, the pillars and vaults from the 800s are splendid in their purity, lightness and immovable solidity. They have been standing and supporting the hundred of tons above since the 800s.
Bourgogne pré-romane: la crypte de Saint-Andoche
For the lover of old stones and anyone interested in their rich, multi-secular history, wonderful discoveries sometimes come under the most mundane appearances...
This is the Carolingian crypt of Saint-Andoche. It is not a place open to the public, as it is enclosed within the confines of a catholic teaching institution, but I managed to get access through my contacts. Even through the place is quite dirty and used as a repository for old school furniture and similar junk, the pillars and vaults from the 800s are splendid in their purity, lightness and immovable solidity. They have been standing and supporting the hundred of tons above since the 800s.