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EGLISE ROMANE NOTRE DAME
The Catholic church in La Chaize Giraud has been a listed historic monument since 1921.
Address :
1 rue de la Grotte
85220 LA CHAIZE-GIRAUD
FRANCE
85220 LA CHAIZE-GIRAUD
FRANCE
Presentation of: EGLISE ROMANE NOTRE DAME
The 12th-century church was almost entirely rebuilt according to the original Latin cross plan at the end of the 19th century. All that remained was the western façade with a portal in the Poitevin Romanesque style, one of the finest in the Poitou region. On either side of the portal, 2 bas-reliefs depict the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary on the left and the Adoration of the Magi on the right. From the forecourt, which overlooks the Jaunay valley, there is a vast panoramic view of the marshes and the Atlantic Ocean.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Romanesque
19th century
Free
yes
Further information
Visible point of interest without tour