We have always liked l'Ile-Bouchard ever since we first went there when we were on holiday a few years ago. We now go quite regularly both to enjoy the river and pick up shopping at the Super-U. Until this morning we had never been to the ruin of the
priory church of St Leonard.
The construction of the priory church of St Leonard dates back to the eleventh century. There is not a great deal of the church left but what remains is stunning. The last photograph gives a complete description in English. (like all our photographs if you click on it to enlarge it you can read it).
You have got to admire the skill of the stone carvers from all those years ago whose work still remains today..
There are six capitals all intricately carved with religious themes. A description of each is given at the left hand side of the photograph below.
The priory is open all year round and it is free to visit.
