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EGLISE SAINT-PIERRE
Romanesque church, unique in the Vendée with its two bell towers
Address :
Place de l'église
LES ESSARTS
85140 ESSARTS EN BOCAGE
FRANCE
LES ESSARTS
85140 ESSARTS EN BOCAGE
FRANCE
Presentation of: EGLISE SAINT-PIERRE
The church of the priory of Saint-Pierre was built in the 12th century. In 1794, only 4 walls remained, as part of the church had been burnt down during the unfortunate Vendée wars. There were several stages in the reconstruction and enlargement of the church. In particular, Abbé Gandouin (1846-1877) raised the nave and added the 3rd nave, and Abbé Grolleau built the façade with its two bell towers and the gallery. The church was inaugurated in 1888. Several buildings and restorations followed this date.
The church is home to a number of treasures, including a solid silver processional cross, stained glass windows in the choir and a Romanesque crypt located under the south aisle of the present-day church.
The church is home to a number of treasures, including a solid silver processional cross, stained glass windows in the choir and a Romanesque crypt located under the south aisle of the present-day church.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Church
Site category
No rating
Architectural style of the site
Romanesque
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Further information
Visible point of interest without tour