Paimpont Abbey Tour:  1 of several, as yet undetermined by s4sayer

Paimpont Abbey Tour: 1 of several, as yet undetermined

This week I'm on duty to welcome visitors (pamphlets in 6 languages) and facilitate a rewarding and interesting visit to Paimpont Abbey...an unexpected jewel in the crown in the middle of nowhere, growing in importance and popularity.

Here you can see the rose window and its light giving onto the organ and chairs beyond. I VML this mellow light which encourages us to recognise that those who designed and constructed this church (2nd construction) in 1199 had the foresight which continues to enrapt the regular congregation and visitors alike...9 centuries later. Opening the church is a solitary pleasure, to open it in such light is a delight. Long may it continue!
Do you ever get visitor who say they have seen it here on 365 and had to stop by. I would be compelled in I was in the neighborhood.
July 3rd, 2017  
How amazing to have buildings still in use that are so old. That sense of history is mind boggling. Here in New Zealand we think something built in the 19th century is old! Great photo.
July 3rd, 2017  
The long history and connection to the area must be a marvelous feeling. The quiet moments of the opening must be very special, I so enjoy early morning quiet too.
July 4th, 2017  
Photographing the Abbey well is challenging... I look forward to seeing how you get on!
July 4th, 2017  
Wonderful perspective and composition to capture the light...such a rich history dated back to 1199...Is that the 1st or 2nd construction date?
July 4th, 2017  
Wonderful capture of that lovely light. This would be amazing to see.
July 4th, 2017  
Those builders at the turning of the first millennium had a vision! Like this shot a lot!
July 4th, 2017  
Beautiful, now following you FAV
July 4th, 2017  
Haven't yet had 365 folk turning up here. Are leaflets with photos etc are printed in 6 languages, so our 'net' casts wide and brings us some interesting people.
July 4th, 2017  
@dkbarnett @joysabin History, or Patrimoine, as it's known in France is the love, respect, protection and care of deep rooted culture from generation to generation. Can only agree with such civilised and cultivated practice.
July 4th, 2017  
@joansmor
Haven't yet had 365 folk turning up here. Our leaflets with photos etc are printed in 6 languages, so our 'net' casts wide and brings us some interesting people. @joysabin
July 4th, 2017  
@seattlite What you see here is the second construction. The first construction began in 645 AD, the second in the C10th and the current building in 1199 AD.
July 4th, 2017  
@littleconnie @domenicododaro @777margo
Paimpont Abbey has much to offer. Paimpont is not a city, nor a large town. It's a rural commune situated in a large forest, the 2nd largest in Brittany, with a population of circa 1600 souls. Its situation, its simplicity and an undefinable 'something else' make this a memorable, peaceful and affirming experience. Come if you can.
July 4th, 2017  
@domenicododaro
Thank you, I like it too! It's the stark simplicity and mellow tones that do it for me.
July 4th, 2017  
I would love to!
July 4th, 2017  
Lovely building design. It keeps the eyes moving about. You're right about the light. It does its job well.
July 5th, 2017  
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