Santenay Travel Guide

  The St. Jean Division of Santenay
by hquittner
 
  • The St. Jean Division of Santenay
      The St. Jean Division of Santenay
    by hquittner
  • The Nave
      The Nave
    by hquittner
  • The Nave and Choir
      The Nave and Choir
    by hquittner
  • The Wooden Roof
      The Wooden Roof
    by hquittner
  • The West Door
      The West Door
    by hquittner
 

Explore Santenay

Things to Do  

Examine the Capitals in the Nave

Examine the Capitals in the Nave, Santenay

 hquittner Says:  By the time this little church was built, the craft (art) of sculpture had existed for over 100 years and there were craftsmen and apprentices in considerable numbers in Southern France. They were most attentive to the dictates of the Cluniacs, who must have "protected"... 

Visit the Church of St.-Jean

Visit the Church of St.-Jean, Santenay

 hquittner Says:  If you are interested in the evolution of the Gothic, then take a few moments to look at the little church of St-Jean. It is early 13C and the Gothic pointed arches have occupied the arcades of the little basilican plan of the nave while there is a groined vaulted choir. The... 

The Place

Plan a Santenay vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Santenay locals

Experience Santenay
  •   2 Tips and Reviews
  •  11 Photos
  Share your Travels  
Map of Santenay
 

The People

 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 If you are interested in the evolution of the Gothic, then take a few moments to look at the little church of St-Jean. It is early 13C and the Gothic pointed... 

 

Question about Santenay?

Our members can help!

postQuestion_button

Top Santenay Writer

1

At the Edge of the Beaune Wine District

hquittner profile photo

 We went to Santenay at the start of our day trip to Autun from our base south of nearby Chagny. We specifically went there to see the 13C church of St.-Jean built at the beginning of the Gothic... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Santenay page