Saint-Léger Church, Cognac

Name: Saint-Léger Church
Address: Rue Aristide Briand, Cognac, 16100, France
Telephone: +33 5 45 82 05 71

#3 among attractions in Cognac

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Facts and practical information

The church of Saint-Léger is the largest church in Cognac. Formerly the priory of the Benedictines, it is now the main parish church of the town. Built from 1130 onwards, it was enlarged and redesigned over the following three centuries, which explains the presence of numerous architectural styles, a unique combination in a region where the Romanesque style predominates.

Located at the intersection of the pedestrian streets Aristide Briand and Angouleme, in the heart of the historic center, it is classified as a historical monument since May 28, 1883.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°41'43"N, 0°19'42"W

Address

Rue Aristide BriandCognac 16100 France

Contact

+33 5 45 82 05 71

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Day trips

Saint-Léger Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cognac Public Garden, Musée des arts du cognac, Château de François-Ier, Espace Découverte.

~1050 ftNE
Garden, Park
Cognac Public Garden, Cognac
6 min walk • Cognac Public Garden is located in of the heart of the town of Cognac in the departement of Charente, France. It is one of the few English-styled gardens in France open to the general public.
~980 ftW
History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
Musée des arts du cognac, Cognac
5 min walk • The Museum of the Arts of Cognac is located in the city of Cognac in the Charente. It presents all the stages of Cognac production, from the cultivation of grapes to packaging.
~1090 ftN
Forts and castles
Château de François-Ier, Cognac
6 min walk • Château de Cognac, also known as Château de Valois and Château François, is a castle in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The castle has been rebuilt many times over the centuries.
~1080 ftW
45°41'43"N • 0°19'57"W
Espace Découverte, Cognac
6 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Léger Church?

Nearby attractions include Musée des arts du cognac, Cognac (5 min walk), Cognac Public Garden, Cognac (6 min walk), Espace Découverte, Cognac (6 min walk), Château de François-Ier, Cognac (6 min walk).