The church of Saint-Genitour in Le Blanc was a Benedictine Priory up until the revolution. The original priory was built in the 12th century in a Romanesque style of which only the steeple and chancel remain.
On entering the church you cannot fail to be impressed by the church door hinges.
Once inside the 13th century Gothic nave of the church is slightly offset to the chancel, perhaps they intended to knock down and rebuild the older chancel or maybe the architect had simply got it wrong!
The 15th century side chapel.
The church has an impressive organ.
Stuff of legends - you can check out the legend of Saint Genitour here
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