Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay

The Church of Saint-Pierre features detailed sculptures on its portals, including zodiac signs, griffins, centaurs, and religious figures on its western entrance.

Built between 1120 and 1140 by Poitiers canons, the church stands on former Celtic temple and Gallo-Roman sanctuary foundations with visible tombs.

The church represents a meeting point of Oriental and Western artistic traditions, displayed through elephant carvings and architectural elements on capitals.

Molds of the sculptural decorations from the Church of Saint-Pierre are exhibited at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris.

The church sits at an intersection of two Saint James pilgrimage routes, making it a central point for travelers heading to Compostela.

Location: Aulnay

Inception: 1120

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Address: Cimetière 17470

GPS coordinates: 46.02304,-0.35588

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43