The frescoed churches of the Loir Valley

Accompanied by your guide, you will push open the doors of the frescoed churches of Vendômois and embark on a small lesson in the history of art.
Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of these paintings.
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The Saint-Genest church

This Romanesque building was probably built at the end of the 11th century.
The church is distinguished by a steeple-porch with Romanesque bays in walled parts.

Salle Capitulaire de l'abbaye de la Trinité à Vendôme

The Chapter Hall of the Trinity Abbey

You will discover with your guide the wall painting of the miraculous fishing which is to be discovered at the Abbey of the Trinity.

Chapelle Saint Gilles Montoire-sur-le Loir

The Saint-Gilles chapel

This chapel in Montoire-sur-le Loir is to be discovered with your guide.
It presents frescoes of rare symbolism made between the 11th and 14th centuries.

Eglise à fresques Saint Jacques Des Guérets

The church of Saint-Jacques-des-Guérets

At the foot of the small troglodyte city of Trôo, discover this church, a very simple 12th century building.

Areines church

Accompanied by your tour guide, discover the church of Areines and its 12th century murals.

Meslay church

The church of Meslay contains paintings of Byzantine inspiration from the 20th century.

Above, this is a selection of little treasures of the area.
In total, around twenty churches are open every day, from Easter to All Saints’ Day.
If locked, a sign will show you where to find the key.

Visit possible with a tour guide to discover the frescoed churches along the Loir (price on request).

Appointment to be set upstream according to your circuit.

A guide is provided for a maximum of 39 people.

Guided tours are available in English, German, Italian and Spanish.