Troyes, Saint-Urbain Basilica

Mid-thirteenth century. An important example of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Facade

Begun in the 1260s. Due to the conflicts with the Abbey of Notre Dame aux Nonnains, the abbess sent thugs to destroy a much of the church as possible. Because of ongoing conflicts, the basilica was not consecrated until 1630.

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Choir

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Choir

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Crucifixion Window

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Nave and Choir

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Chevet

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica North Transept Facade

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Man of Sorrows

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Saint-Roche

While in Italy Saint-Roche went into the forest suffering from the plague. A dog with a loaf came to him and he survived.

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Education of The Virgin

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Virgin and Child

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Joseph and Jesus

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Saint-John

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica, The Virgin

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Saint-Michael Slaying the Dragon

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Saint-Bernard

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica, The Nativity

Troyes Saint-Urbain Basilica Saint-Bernard and the Virgin