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Saint-Peter's church Le Vigan / FRANCE description:

This Gothic Saint-Peters' church was built since 1304 on the ruins of an elder Romanesque church. The works started well (nave was ready by 1311, north tower in 1335), till 1339 brought the 100 years war (fassade not being finished at that time). In 1490, the consults asked Jean Daniel to take up the works again, and finish the south tower and fassade. By 1509, the church finally was finished, ending with the porch.

The peasure din't last long - because in 1562 a lot of damage was caused by the Protestant armies under Captain Duras.

The church belonged to the abbey of le Vigan.

On the exterior, we find:

• Lancet arch windows between the buttresses of the choir
• Sundial from the 14th century on the escutcheon of a saint
  
• Rose window above the porch
  

Inside, we remark

• Cross ribvaulting
• Organ from 1887, in Baroque organ-case from 1780.
  
• The main altar has an interesting antepedium from the 17th century showing the priest Melchizedek
  
• 17th century retabel
  
• 17th century stoup
  

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