FIG. 157. CLOISTERS, ST HONORAT.
Of the antique structures of the island an extremely interesting example still survives in the chapel of the Ste Trinité ([Fig. 158]), situated at the eastern point of the island, opposite the islet of Ferreol. It is very peculiar in design, and is undoubtedly one of the earliest buildings in Provence.
The plan ([Fig. 159]) shews a nave of two bays, having one transverse arch supported on simple columns, with rude caps of the same section as the string courses or imposts of the arches, beyond which is a triapsal choir, crowned with a small and rudely-formed dome. The apses have their semi-domed vaults fairly well constructed, but the central dome is not raised from any definite pendentives,
FIG. 158. STE TRINITÉ, ST HONORAT.
but as best it could be done by the workmen of the time out of a lower dome which fills in the angles between the apses.
