I was on my by now monthly road warrior trails of my belle France, I was out with my boys and my good dog Rex riding into the wonderful regions near me. This even if passed by before, is my first time in the town of La Fléche, full of architecture and history monuments.The town of La Flèche is located in the Sarthe department 72 in the Pays de la Loire region of my belle France , Therefore, here is my take on the Chapelle Notre Dame des Vertus of La Fléche !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The Chapelle Notre Dame des Vertus was built at the crossroads of the Roman roads that ran from Le Mans to Angers and from Tours to Laval, the chapel was the first church built during the Gallo-Roman period, so the oldest church in town. It was initially called Saint-Ouen: the oldest texts describing this parish date back to February 13, 1088. Then, in the 14C, it became the Saint-Barthélemy chapel.
Around the mid-17C, the Jesuits obtained permission to restore the chapel in order to create a place of pilgrimage for the students of the royal college. Work began in 1644 and was completed in 1674. It was during this work that a magnificent paneling was installed on the ceiling and the choir was adorned with a high altar with marble pilasters. Side chapels were also built. The Romanesque exterior porch, dating from the end of the 11C, was protected by a canopy.
The town of La Fléche on its heritage : https://www.ville-lafleche.fr/loisirs/tourisme/patrimoine/
The town of La Fléche on its history: https://www.ville-lafleche.fr/la-ville/lhistoire/
The local Loir Valley tourist office on La Fléche : https://www.loir-valley.com/things-to-see-to-do/sites-to-visit/
There you go folks , a nice quant town worth a detour me think. The area is wonderfully located to visit other wonders of my belle France, Again ,hope you enjoy this post on the Chapelle Notre Dame des Vertus of La Fléche !!! as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world.
My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting.
Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers
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