After our quick stop in St.-Amant-de-Boixe, we made our way to the small town of Verteuil-sur-Charente. The owner of our gîte recommended it as a beautiful place to see. I think he grew up there, or nearby. He said that the town (population just over 600) was home to a number of English people. Probably more so in summer than in October.
The 12th century church of Saint-Médard in Verteuil.
When we arrived, we parked the car in a riverside lot just behind the town's church and headed into town toward the château on foot, Tasha in tow. The town is indeed picturesque, especially along the river, and it was a beautiful morning for a walk.
Another day, another beautiful church. Glorious color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful church. I hope we’ll see more pictures of this village.
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Oh, that is lovely.
ReplyDeletedo you know if these lovely churches still have active and vibrant congregations?
ReplyDeletemitch, it was a beautiful day.
ReplyDeletebettyann, yes, there are a few photos of the town to come!
judy, :)
michael, many do, I think. Some are just used for weddings and high-holiday services -- Saint-Aignan's church is like that. Some, again like Saint-Aignan, share itinerant priests that split their time among several local churches.
BettyAnn, can you not comment on my blog?
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