Construction begins XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial construction of the church
XIIIe siècle
Renovation of bedside
Renovation of bedside XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Major architectural modification
XVe siècle
Expansion of the transept and choir
Expansion of the transept and choir XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Building extension
XVIIe siècle
Modification of the pinion
Modification of the pinion XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Renovation of the façade
27 août 1931
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 27 août 1931 (≈ 1931)
Official building protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ranked MH
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Origin and history
The Saint-Georges church of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is a parish church located in the Charente-Maritime department, New Aquitaine. Its construction began in the 12th century, with major changes in the 13th (chevet), 15th (transe and choir) and 17th centuries (pignon). These transformations reflect the architectural and religious evolutions of the region over centuries.
The church was linked to the abbey of the Trinity of Vendôme, which shows its importance in the medieval monastic network. It was classified as historical monuments by order of 27 August 1931, thereby recognizing its heritage and architectural value.
No additional information is available on its furniture, interior decoration or specific historical events. The sources mention only its membership in Vendôme Abbey and its construction and modification phases.
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