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The Saint-Cybard church of Plassac, built in the 12th century, is an emblematic example of St. It is distinguished by its semi-entered crypt accessible from the nave, illuminated by light wells, and by its exceptional state of conservation, not having undergone any major transformation. Its location overlooking the valley and its sober facade make it a remarkable monument to the region.

Ranked as a historical monument in 1862, the church houses a statue of the Virgin of Mercy in carved stone, painted and gilded, dating from the early seventeenth century. This statue, in turn classified in 1911, bears witness to the artistic and religious richness of the place. The building is also linked to local history, Plassac being a stage on a variant of via Turonensis, route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in the 12th and 13th centuries.

The town of Plassac-Rouffiac, which emerged from the merger in 1844 of the parishes of Plassac and Rouffiac, was crossed by ancient Roman roads, including the Boisné road linking Saintes to Périgueux. In the 17th century, Plassac belonged to the Gombaud family, notable for its commitment to the Catholic League. Josias Gombaud, dit M. de Plassac, published a collection of letters in 1648, marking local cultural history.

The village of Plassac, built on the side of a limestone cuesta, dominates a landscape marked by viticulture, integrated with the appellation Cognac (zone des Fins Bois). The church, a communal property, remains a symbol of the medieval and religious heritage of the Charente, attracting for its authenticity and its connection to the roads of Compostela.

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