Nová Akvitánie

Historické kostely a katedrály v Nové Akvitánii

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, from the Byzantine-inspired domes of Périgueux Cathedral to the Romanesque murals of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It includes significant stops on the Way of Saint James, such as the Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Fin-des-Terres. These sites represent centuries of spiritual history, featuring 15th-century relics in Limoges and the unique Protestant heritage in Niort.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals – Mapa

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Périgueux Cathedral

Périgueux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in the city of Périgueux, France. A cathedral since 1669, it is dedicated to Saint Front.

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Chapel of St. Aurelianus, Limoges

The Chapel of St. Aurelianus is a 15th and 17th-century chapel that hosts the relics of Saint Aurelianus in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France.

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Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe

The Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is a Roman Catholic church located in Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, in Poitou, France.

Philippe Lauzun d'après un plan du… / Public domain

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Agen Cathedral

Agen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France. It is dedicated to Saint Caprasius.

Havang(nl) / CC0

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Bazas Cathedral

Bazas Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Bazas, Gironde, France. The cathedral is a national monument.

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Church of Saint-Hilaire le Grand

The Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a church in Poitiers, France. It was named after Hilary of Poitiers.

Daniel Villafruela / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Abbaye Saint-Jean de Sorde

A Benedictine abbey founded before 960, this UNESCO World Heritage site served as a major stop on the Way of Saint James. The complex includes remains of the monastic buildings and notable 11th-century mosaics.

Rprin / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay

The Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay is an important Medieval church on the way to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, in Aulnay, Charente…

Gilles Messian / CC BY 2.0

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Basilique Notre-Dame de la Fin-des-Terres

This 12th-century Romanesque basilica in Soulac-sur-Mer is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is historically significant for being completely buried by advancing sand dunes for centuries before being excavated and restored in the 1800s.

G.Garitan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Église Saint-Léger

Originally a 12th-century Benedictine priory church, this building features a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. It is the largest church in Cognac, noted for its elaborate rose window and 15th-century bell tower.

Guiguilacagouille / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Espérance

Located in the historic center of La Rochelle, this chapel is situated between Rue des Augustins and Rue Bazoges. It serves as a Roman Catholic place of worship.

Jack ma / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)

Occupying the site of the former Benedictine Priory of Saint-Léger in Cognac, this historic space now serves as the municipal library while preserving the architectural character of the original monastic buildings.

Lucas Cranach the Elder / Public domain

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Protestant liturgy

Protestant liturgy or Evangelical liturgy is a pattern for worship used by a Protestant congregation or denomination on a regular basis.

MOSSOT / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ancienne Église de Saint-Gayrand

The ruins of this Catholic church are located in the commune of Grateloup-Saint-Gayrand. It stands as a vestige of the region's medieval religious heritage.

Cobber17 / Public domain

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Église paroissiale Saint-Pierre

A Roman Catholic parish church located in Royan, serving as one of the city's primary places of worship within the Charente-Maritime department.