Vieille église de Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Romanesque church ruins in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France
The structure retains a choir, hemicyclical apse, and partial transept crowned by a bell tower built with rough stone masonry from the 12th century.
The church suffered extensive damage during the Religious Wars, losing its nave and transept sections in the 16th century before partial reconstruction.
Twelfth-century sculptures adorn the semicircular apse, featuring three deep-set windows framed by small columns with uncarved capitals.
Located in central Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, the historical monument underwent significant restoration work between 1994 and 1997.
The bell tower, rebuilt in the 17th century, served as a maritime navigation landmark for ships entering the Gironde estuary.
Location: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.64310,-1.08250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:08
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