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A charming village and home to the largest underground church in Europe. It is officially listed as "one of the most beautiful villages in France." Located in the southern Charente region, it borders the Dordogne, renowned for its historic villages, castles, prehistoric caves, and breathtaking landscapes. In the heart of the village, a lovely square awaits you, lined with terraces and restaurants. Enjoy strolling through its narrow, cobbled, medieval, and romantic streets, lined with typical stone houses that give the village its special and picturesque character.

A visit is absolutely recommended, unique.

Very beautiful village

The church is located in the commune of Chavenat, in the Charente department. The Saint-Cybard church in Chavenat was founded in the 11th century. It was built in Romanesque style, based on plans by the architect Pierre de Montboissier. The Saint-Cybard church in Chavenat has the distinction of having 11th century wall paintings. These paintings, which depict biblical scenes, are rare and remarkable. During work carried out between 1990 and 1993 (including the installation of contemporary stained glass windows), these medieval wall paintings were unearthed. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Attraction_Review-g5062378-d23815265-Reviews-Eglise_Saint_cybard_A_Chavenat-Chavenat_Charente_Nouvelle_Aquitaine.html

Located on one of the paths to Santiago de Compostela, the Via Turonensis (Road to Tours), the Saint-Denys de Montmoreau church was built in the 12th century. It has retained its original appearance, with the exception of the square Romanesque bell tower which was completely modified in the mid-19th century by Paul Abadie. A Romanesque church whose façade is marked by a polylobed portal and two arcades. It consists of a nave covered with a barrel vault, a transept whose crossing has a dome on pendentives and a vast, very bright semicircular apse. The chevet bordering the road is decorated with a very prominent horizontal cordon supported by modillions representing human or animal faces. The magnificent Romanesque frontispiece has an arched portal whose five arches form an archivolt resting on slender columns with sculpted capitals. The inner arch is openworked by six lobes ending with symbolic animal heads. All the decorations bear witness to an oriental influence in the South-West Romanesque and especially to the virtuosity of the sculptors. https://www.montmoreau.fr/index-module-orki-page-view-id-115.html https://monumentum.fr/monument-historique/pa00104432/montmoreau-eglise-saint-denis

Superb commune certified “Most beautiful villages in France”. The white facades of the houses give the village squares a beautiful appearance. The village is known for its underground church of Saint-Jean in particular. The belvedere offers a breathtaking view of the red tiled roofs of the houses and their characteristic loggias which were once used to dry crops.

A very well maintained community. Old buildings, cute coffees, chic boutiques, countless antique shops and the extraordinary church.

Unique underground church. Really well preserved. The entrance ticket costs 8 euros with audio guide (French or English) other languages available as text (you get two pages in one slide). A visit is highly recommended. The photos hardly manage to reflect the mysterious beauty of this church.