Église Souterraine Monolithe Saint-Jean, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Name: Église Souterraine Monolithe Saint-Jean
Address: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France

#1 among attractions in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

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The monolithic church of Aubeterre is a former parish church dedicated to Saint-Sauveur and then to Saint-Jean located in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, in the department of Charente and the diocese of Angoulême. Carved in a cliff overhanging the village from the VIII th century, it is enlarged in the XII th century by a community of Benedictine monks.

Among the most important monolithic churches in France, it has been classified as a historical monument since September 3, 1912. The term troglodyte church, or underground, would be more accurate.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°16'20"N, 0°10'17"E

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Église Souterraine Monolithe Saint-Jean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de la Brangelie, St. James Church, Château de Bonnes, War Memorial.

6.5 miSE
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St. James Church, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
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