Abbaye Royale
SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM
The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.
The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.
On 8 December 1885, the foundation stone of the current church was laid.
This Latin cross church has a flat apse. The single nave, built from 1647 onwards, has a barrel vault with panelling.
Don't miss a visit to the church of Notre Dame du Vieux Pouzauges, a Romanesque building with exceptional wall paintings dating fr
This parish church was built in 1830 on the site of a Romanesque church became cramped, some relics remain in the rear.