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Origin and history

The parish church Saint-Pierre de Fléac-sur-Seugne, located in the centre of the village, dates back to its oldest parts in the 15th century. It was listed as a historic monument in 1904 for its iconic architecture, combining Gothic and Renaissance elements. The portal, decorated with two torso columns and surmounted by a lion, bears the coat of arms of the Polignac, local lords in the 15th century, attesting their influence on the construction.

An earlier church probably existed as early as the 12th century, although little remains of it today. The nave, divided into three spans, is covered by an ogival stone vault, while the 16th century bell tower, covered with scales and surmounted by a lantern, dominates the building. The left transept, pierced to access the bells, and the square abside illuminated by sill windows illustrate the complexity of its structure.

The stained glass windows, made by the Charlemagne workshop in Toulouse, represent biblical scenes such as Pentecost or Ascension. The Baptistery, illuminated by a threaded opening, and carved decorations, including the lions of the gate, highlight the church's artistic heritage. These elements make it a major testimony of religious art in Charente-Maritime between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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