Construction of church XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of main construction of the monument.
28 juin 1937
Registration of protected items
Registration of protected items 28 juin 1937 (≈ 1937)
West portal and carpentry registered as Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
West portal and carpentry: registration by decree of 28 June 1937
Origin and history
The Saint-Pierre de Sosais church, located in the commune of Sosais in New Aquitaine (formerly Poitou-Charentes), is a religious building built in the 15th century. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished in particular by its west gate and carpentry, protected by a registration order dated 28 June 1937. These architectural elements bear witness to the craftsmanship and artistic styles of the late medieval era.
The location of the church, specified by the Merimée data and the Insee code 86265, the square in the department of Vienna, near Poitiers. Although the practical information about his visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not detailed, his status as a Historic Monument suggests a recognized heritage interest. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated as "passable" (note 5/10), with an approximate address indicated as 3 Route de Saint-Gervais.
The historical context of the 15th century in Poitou-Charentes was marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where churches played a central role in community life. These buildings served not only as places of worship, but also as gathering points for the inhabitants, reflecting the religious and social values of the time. The architecture of the churches of this region, often sober but functional, illustrates the adaptation of Gothic styles to the local resources and needs of rural parishes.