The Little Cathedral of Jars

Jars could derive from the Germanic gart that gave in former French jart=jardin
(FEW). « According to the linguists, it is the declination of the old French
Jart... »
The church of Jars, dedicated to Saint-Aignan, is named proudly « the little one
Cathedral of Pays Fort ». She is amply worthy of this title because of her
impressive dimensions and the richness of its architecture, which surprise by
relative to the small size of the village.
This nickname comes from its exceptional volume. Unlike many
The rural churches of the area, which are simple and low, the Jars church imposes by its
height and structure.
It has a nave flanked by low-sides of a great elevation, giving a
impression of space and majesty worthy of an urban building.
The bell tower is one of the most massive elements of the building, visible from a distance
through the hills of Pays Fort.
The present church dates mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries. She was
built on the bases of an older building, some traces of which remain
novels.
Gothic Style Flamboyant: Interior architecture bears witness to the end of
The Gothic period, with complex vaults and worked pillars.
At the end of the 15th century, the family of Rochechouart, then lords of Jars, had
greatly contributed to the enlargement of the church, giving it its present aspect of
« Halle » (church-halle) where the collaterals are almost as high as the central nave.
The stained glass: The church has fragments of old stained glass windows and glass windows
More recent ones that bathe inside a beautiful colorful light.
Furniture: with several classified objects, including statues and elements
carved woodwork.
Thanks to its volumes, Jars Church is renowned for its acoustics
exceptional, making it a privileged place for music concerts
Classic in the Cher.