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

#1 among attractions in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

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Église Souterraine Monolithe Saint-Jean

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.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°16'20"N, 0°10'17"E
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Aubeterre-sur-Dronne France

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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.

  • chateau de la brangelie vanxains6.5 miSE
  • st james church aubeterre sur dronne~950 ftSW
  • chateau de bonnes2.5 miSW
  • war memorial saint aulaye5.1 miS
  • saint romain1.2 miW
  • pillac3.1 miNE
  • petit bersac3 miE
  • saint paul lizonne6.3 miNE
  • palluaud6.5 miNE
  • orival4.9 miW
  • saint severin5 miNE

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