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Saint-Pierre de Landes Church is a Catholic religious building located in the department of Charente-Maritime, in the commune of Landes in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built mainly in the 14th century, it preserves architectural elements dating back to this period, including its bell tower, drip walls and apse. The church was partially rebuilt after a fire during the Hundred Years' War, including additions from the 14th and 15th centuries.

The interior walls of the church were once decorated with wet murals dating from the 14th century, depicting religious scenes such as The Holy Women at the Tomb, the Annunciation, or the Baptism of Christ. These frescoes, partially preserved, bear witness to local medieval art. Some paintings were superimposed, suggesting redevelopments or successive additions. The building was partially protected as early as 1903 for its paintings, then fully registered in 1994 as historical monuments.

Of Romanesque origin, the church underwent modifications in the 13th century, with the enlargement of its central nave. The murals, ranked among the oldest in the region, offer a rare overview of the religious iconography of the time. The building, owned by the commune, remains a major architectural and artistic testimony of the medieval Charente-Maritime.

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