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EGLISE SAINT NICOLAS
The current church, built at the end of the 19th century, is the work of the architect Victor Clair. Beaches of the South Vendée and Retrocoast.
Address :
Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
85580 GRUES
FRANCE
85580 GRUES
FRANCE
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Presentation of: EGLISE SAINT NICOLAS
During its creation, the priory in Grues depended in the Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm Abbey. Gautier de Bruges, Bishop in Poitiers, mentionned it in a text from before 1306. The old church dates back to the 8th and 9th century was burned down by the Hughenots January 7th 1569.
It was rebuilt in 1777. An inventory of the furniture was done in 1794. Starting 1802, renovations were down and in 1869, after visiting the church, he declared that the church could stand for itself. It became holy January 30th 1881.
It was rebuilt in 1777. An inventory of the furniture was done in 1794. Starting 1802, renovations were down and in 1869, after visiting the church, he declared that the church could stand for itself. It became holy January 30th 1881.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
No rating
Architectural style of the site
Gothic
Free
yes
Further information
Visible point of interest without tour
