15th century frescoes

Saturday
Today we drove down to the town of Joigny in Burgundy, situated on the River Yonne. The town is in a very picturesque setting, with a number of features of interest. We headed first for the tourist office to pick up a map, then went for a wander around the market which was just across the road, and alongside the river. There are several churches and chapels to explore in the town. The church of Saint Jean and its interior decoration is the most notable, with its vaulted ceiling, statues and carvings, and decorative tombs. The other important church is the gothic style Church of Saint-Thibault, built in the 16th century. There are a number of fine examples of half-timbered houses, including the tree of Jesse house. The medieval ramparts of the town that once protected Joigny are still standing in places, and include the imposing gateway at the north of the town called the Porte du Bois. Having seen the highlights of Joigny, including the viewpoint from above the town, amongst the vineyards, we then set off to the village of La Ferté Loupière, about 20 minutes drive away, where I had read about these wonderful frescoes shown in my blip, dating back to the end of the 15th century. They were only uncovered in 1910, having previously been whitewashed over. The mural covers four topics, "The three dead and the three living", Danse macabre, Saint Michael slaying the devil and the Virgin of the Annunciation.