Salle romane

  • salle romane

The commune?s oldest monument, the 11th-century church of Notre-Dame
century. It is one of the few surviving buildings from this period in Gâtine. Its
its most authentic feature is the western limestone portal, adorned with carved decoration typical of the Romanesque period: the semi-circular arch over the entrance is decorated with diamond points, billets, human heads and feline heads. Used as a parish church until 1802, the building was subsequently put to many different uses.
In the 19th century, it became a prison, then a school, before being used as a coach house and stables. Restored and converted between 1909 and 1919, the former church now houses a village hall and meeting room. Since 2010, it has been a venue for exhibitions,
conferences and a library.

Salle romane 1 Rue de Saint-Maixent - 79340 MENIGOUTE

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