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The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assumption church of Tugéras-Saint-Maurice, located in Charente-Maritime (New Aquitaine), is a building dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries. Its architecture combines Romanesque elements, visible in the oldest parts, with flamboyant Gothic additions, especially on its façade or in some interior spans. This monument illustrates the evolution of religious styles over centuries in this region of southwestern France.

The façade of the church opens with a typical portal of the flamboyant Gothic, while its more recent bell tower overlooks the third span. Inside, a span is covered with a cupola on pendants, while two others have arches of warheads probably dating from the 13th or 15th century. Two additional spans adopt the flamboyant Gothic style, reflecting successive construction or renovation campaigns. These architectural features are a remarkable testimony to the local religious heritage.

Ranked among the historical monuments by decree of 13 March 1935, the church — with the exception of its bell tower — enjoys official protection that underscores its heritage importance. Owned by the commune of Tugéras-Saint-Maurice, it is part of a rural landscape marked by the medieval and modern history of Charente-Maritime. Its inscription in the Mérimée base and its precise location (3 Rue du Printemps) make it a point of interest for the study of religious architecture in New Aquitaine.

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