This illustration by Lotza highlights the Royal Abbey of Saint-Jean d'Angély, a jewel of Romanesque architecture located in the charming town of the same name in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Founded in the 9th century by Charlemagne in 817, this abbey has survived the centuries, being rebuilt several times and thus testifying to the evolution of the Romanesque style in southwest France.
The Royal Abbey was long a major center of religious, intellectual, and cultural life, housing a remarkable library and attracting many pilgrims. Today, it remains an active place of worship and houses a museum dedicated to local history, offering valuable insight into the past of the town and its abbey.
The town of Saint-Jean d'Angély, located in the Charente-Maritime department, has a rich history marked in particular by its role during the Hundred Years' War. Once an important center of trade and crafts, it now combines a remarkable historical heritage with a dynamic contemporary life.
This illustration by Lotza pays a beautiful tribute to this city with its exceptional heritage, inviting you to discover its history and its architectural treasures.
