MEDIEVAL CHURCHES
During the middle ages, large numbers of churches were built in Europe. European churches of this period typically have high vaults supported by massive piers and coloumns.
In the 10th Centuary, the Romanesquarestyle developed. Romanesaue architects adopted many Roman or early Christian architectural ideas, such as cross-shaped ground-plans-like that of Angouleme Cathedral (opposite) - and the basilican system of a nave with a central vessel and side aisies.
In the mid-12the Centuary, flying buttressses and pointed vaults appeared. These features late became widely used in Gothic architecture.
Bagneux Church has both styles: a Romansquare tower and a Gothic nave and choir.
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