Église Saint-Pierre de Parné-sur-Roc
Saint-Pierre church in Parné-sur-Roc has a 12th-century bell tower and porch that is unique in Mayenne.
A 12th-century bell tower and porch unique in MayenneThe façade of St Pierre's features a 12th-century bell tower crowned by a pyramid-shaped stone roof.
In the nave, the walls bear 16th-century murals. This series of panels dedicated to the saints reflects the religious fervour of the local people at the time.
A remarkable 13th-century Saint-Christophe was recently discovered inside the bell tower-porch.
Contact
Grande Rue
53260 PARNE-SUR-ROC
FRANCE
53260 PARNE-SUR-ROC
FRANCE
Practical information
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Gothic
Renaissance
Romanesque