Église Saint-Nicolas, Romanesque abbey in Cellefrouin, France.
The Saint Nicolas church features a large nave divided into four sections with barrel vaults supported by reinforced pilasters and doubleaux arches.
Between 1019 and 1037, Arnaud de Vitabre, Bishop of Périgueux, established the Saint-Pierre abbey on land donated by local lord Frouin.
The building received monument historique classification in 1907, representing an early example of Romanesque architecture in the Angoumois region.
The church remains open throughout the year with free access, allowing visitors to discover its medieval architecture and religious heritage.
The octagonal dome at the crossing rests on squinches, making it one of the earliest vaulted structures in the region.
Location: Cellefrouin
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.89103,0.39144
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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