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Origin and history

Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Doeuil-sur-le-Mignon is a Catholic building located in the department of Charente-Maritime, New Aquitaine. Its origin dates back to the 12th century, although it underwent major transformations in the 15th and 18th centuries. These changes marked its architecture, mixing novel elements with more recent additions, such as the 1788 portal.

The square bell tower, typical of Romanesque art, is distinguished by a triple blind arching floor and a higher level with double Romanesque windows. The portal, dated 1788, incorporates a rosette and retains traces of an earlier portal. In the cul-de-four, L-abside is supported by four groups of two columns surmounted by crowns decorated with foliage, illustrating the persistent medieval influence.

The church was listed as historic monuments in 1935, recognizing its heritage value. This classification underlines its architectural and historical importance in the religious landscape of Charente-Maritime. The Romanesque elements, including the bell tower and the capitals, bear witness to its medieval heritage, while subsequent changes reflect its evolution over the centuries.

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