Église Saint-Avit

Built to watch over the valley, the Church of St Avit was fortified in the 16th century to provide defenders with a stronger position. You can still see the arrow slits and small windows.

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Church of Saint-Avit

The Church of Saint-Avit is located in Saint-Avit-de-Tardes, in the region of New Aquitaine. It is bordered by the cemetery and the old 16th century Priory adjoining it. The church, a grand building that was built at the end of the 13th century, was fortified in the 16th century. It has a typical portal of the Creuse with its hollow tympanum. Inside, among the furniture, the front of the high altar is garnished with repousse leather from the 17th century.