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Foundation, 1974.
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Argentan (Orne), Saint-Germain.
Photograph: Clarence Ward
Collection. Courtesy of Oberlin
College.
ARGENTAN
. Virtually leveled in World War II, this Norman town nonetheless has important vestiges
of two late-medieval churches. In addition, the 15th-century Tour Marguerite is a
remnant of the late-medieval city walls, and the 14th-century castle includes the remains
of a 12th-century keep. The church of Saint-Germain preserves a beautiful porch in
Flamboyant Gothic style (14th c.); the six-bay nave with its triforium and the polygonal
apse with its double deambulatory and apsidal chapels are likewise Flamboyant. The
vaulting in the choir features unusual pendant keystones. Saint-Germain preserves some
remarkable 15th-century stained glass as well. The 14th-century chapel of Saint-Nicolas
has been heavily restored.
William W.Kibler/William W.Clark
Prieur, Lucien. “Argentan.” Congrès archéologique (Orne) 111 (1953):84–112.
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