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Origin and history

The Saint-Rémi de Leigné-les-Bois church, listed as a Historic Monument, has a hybrid architecture marked by two distinct periods. Its bell tower-porch, dating from the 12th century, is distinguished by its dome with an eye resting on tubes, while its bays in the middle of the hanger, surmounted by a starry cornice, underline its Romanesque style. This bell tower, open to the north and south, serves as an entrance to the building, showing the transition between the medieval periods.

The nave and side chapels, built in the 15th century, illustrate the flamboyant Gothic style. The flat bedside, typical of this period, is flanked by two symmetrical chapels, one of which is of the north vaulted with ivy and thirdrons, a complex ornamental technique. The inner vaults, without capitals, rest directly on clean supports, reflecting an evolution of architectural techniques between the central and late Middle Ages.

The church was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 14 February 1939, thus recognizing its heritage value. Owned by the municipality of Leigné-les-Bois (code Insee 86125), it embodies both a place of worship and a witness to the stylistic transformations between Romanesque and Gothic. Its location, in the heart of the village (28 Church Square), makes it a historical and cultural landmark for the Vienna region, in New Aquitaine.

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