This doorway is to the Abby Saint Benoit in the Eastern Townships (Canada) … Many moons ago when I was touring through Old Montreal, and Quebec city lookin for interesting architecture, I came across an old Abby that was actually open, it was years ago .. church doors were open, you could walk in to meditate/pray… it was always an awesome experience… to be able to sit on an old sturdy well worn and polished bench… depending on the time of the day… you could even smell the wood polish used to clean and polish the pews.
Sadly such times have come and gone, seldom can you walk up to a church door and just walk in. (Sundays and church days are exceptions) This Abby is in the Eastern Township south of Montreal going towards the American border…. this is a much visited area by avid readers of the Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny, who uses the charming community as a backdrop for her murder mystery series (Chief Inspector Gamache Novels)
To see more doors, visit Dan’s No Facilities site for doors from all corners of the world. https://nofacilities.com/2023/07/06/iowa-beer-club-doors/ ( A Thursday feature)
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Abby picture taken by Bonnie H.
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That’s a beautiful door, and I love the intricate details in the brick work.
Thanks Dan, there is something about the craftsmanship of older builds that somehow fails to show up in more modern designs.
No one wants to take the time. Buildings used to be a celebration of talent and inspiration. That was especially true of churches.
bang on with that observation!!!
La porte est incroyable et intriguante
Pretty much all the churches in Europe were open. The artwork and statues were beautiful (thank goodness for digital film). Most were still in “active” use with much smaller congregations. Some funding from tourist contributions and state support as historical sites (aka as a museum).
Wonderful door and surrounding! I’ve read all the Louise Penny books so if I ever get up that way, I’ll have to try to remember to look up this area.
janet
HI Janet, Bonnie and her friend were going to do the tour.. but in the end took a B & B and toured around the various buildings. shops book store etc. on their own… Hope you are enjoying a good summer. muah..