Place of worship
Abbey of Saint-Savin
62 locals recommend
Location
Place de la Libération
Saint-Savin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tips from locals
Unique in the world, Saint-Savin Abbey has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. The richness of what you will see justifies its nickname Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque period. A hotbed of Romanesque culture, the abbey opens the door to the Valley of Frescoes, which includes eight buildings decorated with murals built on the banks of the Gartempe.
Unique in the world, Saint-Savin Abbey has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. The richness of what you will see justifies its nickname Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque period. A hotbed of Romanesque culture, the abbey opens the door to the Valley of Frescoes, which includes eigh…
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