Église Sainte-Radegonde de Talmont-sur-Gironde

The Church of Sainte-Radegonde stands at the edge of a cliff, facing the Gironde estuary with its white limestone walls and characteristic squared tower.

The Benedictine monks from Saint-Jean-d'Angely constructed the church in the 12th century, which later underwent fortification when Talmont became a bastide town.

The church features intricate stone carvings depicting religious scenes, including representations of heaven and hell, along with animal and human figures on capitals.

Visitors can reach the church by walking through the pedestrian streets of Talmont-sur-Gironde, located 15 kilometers south of Royan.

The church's adjacent marine cemetery contains 18th-century cenotaphs and graves surrounded by traditional hollyhock flowers during spring and summer.

Location: Talmont-sur-Gironde

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.53457,-0.90911

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43