Église Souterraine Monolithe Saint-Jean, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
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Facts and practical information
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.
Day trips
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.