• timandjacky ukAutumn 2024Traveler
    The church is dedicated to cyclists
    The church gates are adorned with 2 penny farthingsStained glass windows depicting cyclistsA collection of champions jerseys are displayed insideDepiction of a monk offering water to a cycling pilgrimAnother cycling theme in stained glassThe church is in a remote countryside location

    Notre Dame des Cyclistes

    October 10, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    In a secluded spot in the countryside in Labastide d'Armagnac is the Church of Our Lady of Cyclists which was converted in 1958 to a museum of cycling dedicated to racing and touring cyclists.
    The gates are fashioned with 2 wrought iron penny farthings, the stained glass windows depict cycling themes and inside are displayed numerous racing jerseys donated by champions.
    It wasn't open when we visited but we still managed to get a feel of the place. We will return here on another trip.    Read more