Baignes Abbey became a parish church after the revolution. It was part of the diocese of Saintes until the middle of the 19th century. The foundation of the Abbey would seem to date back to the 11th century. It was ransacked during the 100 Years War and then destroyed by the Protestants. The current building is totally different from the Old Abbey due to the destruction/modifications that have taken place.

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Pussy et Gégé

January 20, 2023

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The church is in the form of a rectangle thirty meters long and ten meters wide, flanked by 4 buttresses, one of which is located on the north wing and …

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August 7, 2024

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Consider deviating from the cycle path for a few minutes. Church your real the detour

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1. Tour of the churches of the region, return via La Galope Chopine green way

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An abbey turned parish church

1. Tour of the churches of the region, return via La Galope Chopine green way

2. Bike route EV3: Le Galope Chopine from Barbezieux to Chevanceaux

3. La voie verte – Voie verte de 21,5 kilomètres loop from Chevanceaux

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