ÉGLISE SAINT-GÉNÉROUX
This church, built in the Xth century in the pre-Romanesque style, is one of the great architectural wonders of Poitou
You discover it, flanked by its lime trees. It is one of the great architectural wonders of Poitou, built in the 10th century in the pre-romantic style. The impressive nave, surprisingly bathed in light, is split in two by a unique clerestory wall, probably of Berrichonne origin. You can enjoy the contemplation of these heights and the romanticism of the holy place, which has been somewhat nibbled away by humidity. The church is surrounded by a peaceful, well-kept garden where you can admire the chevet, take a break or have a picnic.
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L’intérieur n’impressionne pas par sa décoration mais par son aspect inhabituel. On remarque tout de suite le mur percé de trois arcades surmontées de baies triples qui isole le chœur de la nef. On remarque également une litre funéraire, cette bande noire posée pour honorer un défunt de prestige à l’occasion de ses funérailles. Le droit de litre fait partie des droits seigneuriaux et est supprimé à la Révolution. De nature provisoire, peu ont traversé les âges.
À voir également, une cuve en pierre à deux bassins, sans doute des fonts baptismaux.