Église Saint-Nicolas de Civray

The Saint-Nicolas Church presents a rectangular facade adorned with sculptures across two levels of three arcades, framed by corner bell towers added in the 19th century.

The church construction began in the second half of the 12th century, following agricultural improvements and population growth in the Charente riverside settlement of Civray.

The portal sculptures depict biblical scenes, including Christ surrounded by Evangelist symbols and Saint Nicolas rescuing three young women from difficult situations.

The church stands at Place Leclerc in Civray, postal code 86400, with GPS coordinates 46.148108 latitude and 0.2969 longitude for precise navigation.

The interior features a central nave with side aisles, decorated walls with 19th-century paintings, and rare 13th and 14th-century frescoes in the right transept.

Location: Civray

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.14811,0.29690

Latest update: June 4, 2025 08:26