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Eglise templiere Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

12th century church bearing witness to the presence of the Templars

Address : Rue de la Garne
85450 PUYRAVAULT
FRANCE

Presentation of: Eglise templiere Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

This church is the only evidence of the presence of the Templar Order in the Vendée in the early 12th century. It is based on the properties of the Pythagorean right-angled triangle.

The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1991.
The most important bell, called MARIE, dates from 1744 and has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1943.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Romanesque
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Visit languages
Visit: French
Billboards: French
Spoken language
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Further information
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
©hubert-Charron
©hubert-Charron
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Other: Patrimoine religieux

Abbaye Royale

SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM

The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.