Church of Saint Eugene à Saint-Eugène en Charente-Maritime

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Origin and history

The Saint-Eugène church of Saint-Eugène, located in the Charente-Maritime department in New Aquitaine, is a religious building built in the late twelfth century. This monument, partially preserved in its Romanesque state, bears witness to this period with its big bell tower and some capitals. However, major modifications altered its original architecture: the north crusillon disappeared, the right bedside replaced an apse, and the nave was shortened.

In the 19th century, important works marked the history of the building. In 1873, the architect Robin rebuilt the western vault and added a neo-Gothic facade, transforming its appearance. The church now consists of a flat bedside choir, a bay under a bell tower with a dome on a trunk, a south transept under a cross of warheads, and a nave of a 19th century plaster span. A passage called Berrichon to the north serves as sacristy.

The church of Saint-Eugène was listed as historical monuments by order of 27 February 1925. Today it belongs to the commune of Saint-Eugène and retains traces of its Romanesque past despite subsequent changes. Its hybrid architecture thus reflects centuries of history, from medieval times to 19th century restorations.

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