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Saint-Georges Church of Saint-Georges-la-Pouge, located in the Creuse department in New Aquitaine, is a monument built between the 12th, 13th and 17th centuries. It is distinguished by a late Romanesque nave, with two later side chapels added. His choir, slightly older, has a broken cradle vault, while the nave spans are arched with warheads, some of which may go back to the repairs of 1646. The western facade, pierced by a 13th century gate in a broken arch, preserves traces of a missing awning, as evidenced by two prominent crows.

The patronage of this church was historically linked to Chambon Abbey, emphasizing its religious and local importance. The sculpted capitals, as well as the archaic lion placed on the nearby terrace (registered with the Historical Monuments in 1963), testify to its rich artistic heritage. The nave, repaired in 1646, illustrates the late architectural adaptations, while the primitive bedside, perhaps semicircular, evokes the Romanesque origins of the building. The ensemble, owned by the municipality, reflects stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs throughout the centuries.

The building, classified as a Historical Monument, thus combines medieval elements and later additions, such as the so-called "modern" side chapels. Its 13th century portal, with its characteristic broken layout, and the arches of the nave, bear witness to the transition between Romanesque and Gothic styles. The accuracy of its location remains mediocre (level 5/10), but its official address, 2 Rue du Château in Saint-Georges-la-Pouge, allows to situate it in the Creus landscape.

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