• Saint-Martin Church

  • Saint-Martin Church
  • Saint-Martin Church
  • Saint-Martin Church
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The church of St. Martin was built in the second half of the 12th century. It offers an interesting mix of styles. The Romanesque part, including the choir, is the oldest and most attractive. At the time of its construction, the church depended on the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Cybard in Angoulême. Towards the end of the 14th century, during the Hundred Years' War, the priory and the church were partly destroyed. The nave, the aisle, the belfry and a Renaissance portal were rebuilt, but the church was again destroyed by the Wars of Religion and the Revolution. The bell tower was not rebuilt until 1898. On the façade, in the upper right-hand corner, there is a very worn bas-relief in Gothic style representing Saint Martin sharing his coat. A message to the faithful, a symbol of goodness and mutual aid. Some objects of great historical importance inside, such as a baptismal font (Romanesque), a tabernacle from the 18th century, paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries, art pieces, etc.


Environment

Village centre

Opening time

From 01/01 to 31/12 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed on Wednesday and weekends.

Prices & payment methods

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