Église Saint-Médard de Villers-Saint-Frambourg

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Saint-Médard Church is a parish Catholic church located in Villers-Saint-Frambourg, France. It has a small Romanesque bell tower characteristic of Valois, which dates back to 1170 / 1180 and represents its oldest part. The choir and its two side chapels came from three nearby construction campaigns, which could be located during the second half of the 13th century.

It is therefore a work of the radiant gothic period with its imprint, although repairs during the 16th century have brought simplifications. The plan of the church is irregular because of the presence of the base of the bell tower: the chapel of the south is smaller than that of the north. The nave and its sides were entirely built during the sixteenth century and display the flamboyant Gothic style, except for the large arcades of the north which are of late Renaissance style.

The same applies to the outside world. The whole church was built with care, even if the bellows had to be enough for the nave. It is a quality building whose interior richness surprises in view of the austerity of the facades, and which gives an example of the architectural interest that a small rural church of appearance...