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.
Place of pilgrimage since the appearance of the Virgin to St.
This church has some remarkable features, including the 3 statues placed at the start of the ribbing on the cupolas.
The church was probably burnt down at the same time as Jard sur Mer in 1568, during the Wars of Religion.