Église abbatiale Saint-Etienne, Vaux-sur-Mer

Name: Église abbatiale Saint-Etienne
Address: Vaux-sur-Mer, France

#1 among attractions in Vaux-sur-Mer

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Église abbatiale Saint-Etienne, Vaux-sur-Mer

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Saint-Étienne Church is a parish church located in Vaux-sur-Mer, in the French department of Charente-Maritime and the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It was previously an abbey church until 1793.

Characteristic of the Saintongean Romanesque style, it is distinguished by its sober and harmonious architecture.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°38'45"N, 1°3'46"W

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Day trips

Église abbatiale Saint-Etienne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Planet Exotica, La Palmyre Zoo, Parc de l'Estuaire, Cordouan Lighthouse.

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