Abbaye Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Tourtoirac
Abbaye Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Tourtoirac, Romanesque abbey in Tourtoirac village, France.
The abbey church features Romanesque architecture with two distinct towers and a clover-shaped floor plan around the transept crossing.
The abbey received territorial confirmations from Pope Calixte II in 1120, revealing its extensive domain including numerous churches in the region.
The chapter house contains carved capitals that demonstrate the medieval craftsmanship techniques developed in the Périgord region.
Visitors can access information through descriptive panels and watch an educational video presentation on the abbey grounds.
The triconch design of the abbey church represents an unusual architectural feature for religious buildings in Périgord.
Location: Tourtoirac
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.27072,1.05966
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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