-molded surface. On the other two sides, the
arches are received by two attached twin columns on a backwall. In one
corner, an attached column receives the spring of one arris of the
vault. The carved basket capitals are topped by a thick square abacus.
The square bases are topped by a double torus. The pier itself rests on
a broader square base. The other three pillars are perfectly
symmetrical to this one. Photo by Claude Rayon. [Claude-45]

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150. Genets. Sketch of the south-east pier in the transept crossing.
This pier is topped by an impost molded with a chamfered band. East and
south, the pier has a flat non-molded surface. North and west, the
arches are received by two attached twin columns on a backwall. At the
north-west angle, an attached column receives the spring of one arris
of the vault. The carved capital baskets are topped by a thick square
abacus. The pier itself rests on a broader square base. Sketch by Marie
Lebert.

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151. Genets. Detail of the north-west pier in the transept crossing.
The capital baskets, carved in low relief, are adorned with plant
designs such as chestnut leaves, oak leaves with acorns, and vine
leaves. Other baskets are carved with grapes, animal designs--such as
hares running around--or geometric designs--such as small arches and
prominent bands. Photo by Alain Dermigny. [Alain-080]

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152. Genets. The porch. This large porch, from the 16th century, stands
before the south gate of the nave, which is from the 13th century. The
porch has offered pilgrims and parishioners two stone benches and a
shelter from rain and western winds coming from the sea. Photo by
Claude Rayon. [Claude-44]

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153. Genets. The porch from the 16th century is topped by a wooden
frame added in the 18th century. Photo by Alain Dermigny. [Alain-082]

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154. Genets. The porch. Detail of the wooden frame added in the 18th
century. Photo by Claude Rayon. [Claude-42]

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155. Saint-Leonard-de-Vains. Location. The village of
Saint-Leonard-de-Vains is located at the very end of the cape of Grouin
du Sud, 2.5 kilometers from the village of Vains and 7 kilometers from
the town of Avranches. The priory church stands in front of the bay of
Mont Saint-Michel and the rock of Tombelaine. Saint-Leonard-de-Vains
was the final village of the medieval road coming from Caen. Then the
pilgrims needed to