Chapelle Saint-Georges de Thizy

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The Chapelle Saint-Georges de Thizy or Chapelle Saint-Georges du Château de Thizy, now part of the commune of Thizy-les-Bourgs, in the French department of the Rhône in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, was built towards the end of the 11th century and redesigned in the 15th and 16th centuries. It has been listed as a historical monument since 4 March 1977.

The monks of Charlieu would have built it in 1080 upon the request of the inhabitants. It became a church and was annexed to the abbey church of the Bourg called Saint-Pierre de Thizy. It was not changed until 1496 and was expanded until 1510. The chapels were partially restored in 1948-1949 and completely from 1988 to 1991. You can see:

12th century lapidary elements from Bourg-de-Thizy Priory. murals from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries adorning the walls of the side chapels: - 3rd chapel starting from the west: coat of arms of Pierre Tricaud (notary) on the vault key and on the wall painting on the south side. He is represented with his wife and five children. On the opposite wall: Descent of the Cross and Placing at the tomb...