Poitiers - Notre-Dame-la-Grande

In Poitiers, just northeast of the Palais de Justice is the Romanesque/Byzantine church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande (11th-12th C.), one of the most richly decorated Romanesque churches in France. The west front (mid 12th C.), flanked by two towers, is a fine example of Poitevin Romanesque sculpture. Over the three doorways are representations of Biblical scenes. The barrel-vaulted interior is notable for the beautiful capitals in the choir and a 12th C. fresco on the choir vaulting.