St-Étienne, Romanesque church in Vaux-sur-Mer, France.
Saint-Étienne Church features a direct entrance into the transept crossing, topped by a square bell tower and a semicircular apse adorned with columns.
Established in 1075 by Pierre and Arnaud Gémon from the Mortagne family, the church belonged to a Benedictine abbey generating income of 3000 gold florins.
The choir capitals depict religious themes, including the eucharistic vine and Adam with original sin, demonstrating the Saintonge Romanesque artistic style.
The building stands at 2 rue de l'Église in Vaux-sur-Mer and remains open year-round, though current renovations restrict interior visits.
The apse maintains intricate arcade decorations topped with carved modillions, displaying various figured motifs typical of regional Romanesque architecture.
Location: Vaux-sur-Mer
Inception: 1075
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.64560,-1.06250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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