. Rheims and the battles for its possession . the right a monumental door givesaccess to the Chateau of St. Thierry (photos p. 138). This castle was built in 1777 by Mgr. de Talleyrand-Perigord, Archbishopof Rheims. It replaced the ancient abbey founded in the 6th century by , a disciple of St. Remi. Remains of the 12th century chapterhouse,ogives, colonnettes and capitals, as well as an old chimney-piece, have beenrebuilt into the kitchens. The spacious Louis XVI. drawing-room and thedining-room were likewise remarkable. The church (see photos above and on p. 140) possessed certain
. Rheims and the battles for its possession . the right a monumental door givesaccess to the Chateau of St. Thierry (photos p. 138). This castle was built in 1777 by Mgr. de Talleyrand-Perigord, Archbishopof Rheims. It replaced the ancient abbey founded in the 6th century by , a disciple of St. Remi. Remains of the 12th century chapterhouse,ogives, colonnettes and capitals, as well as an old chimney-piece, have beenrebuilt into the kitchens. The spacious Louis XVI. drawing-room and thedining-room were likewise remarkable. The church (see photos above and on p. 140) possessed certain remarkablefeatures, the porch, nave and organ-loft. The 12th century porch had a17th century pent-house roof. Inside the church were Gothic stalls, and a 16th century bas-relief depictingThe Martyrdom of St. Quentin. The church is now in ruins. Opposite the castle gate turn to the left into 26. In the embankments along the road are numerous shelters, posts of com-mandment, ammunition depots, etc. 110 ST. THIERRYCHURCH \v p. 139). RUINED PORTAL OF ST. THIERRY CHURCH
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