Saint-Hilaire Church

Description

The church of Saint-Hilaire was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France. The Romanesque church was built in the 12th century to the site of older wooden building.

Address
Rue du Pont Saint-Hilaire 12, Melle, France

Established
12th century

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