Eglise Saint-Martin de Viam

19170 Viam
Built probably in the 12th century, then re-cemented at the end of the 14th century, this remarkable edifice has never been fitted with side chapels. It opens on the west with a beautiful frieze-chapiteau portal and has four bays covered with ogives, the last of which forms the choir with a semicircular chevet. The north wall is completely blind, as is often the case in small rural mountain churches.

The church stands out for its harmoniously proportioned silhouette, the quality of its...

Location

Location

Eglise Saint-Martin de Viam
19170 Viam

Environment

Environment
  • In the village
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