Collegiate Church of Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Collégiale du Puy-Notre-Dame
A 13th-century Angevin Gothic collegiate church on a vineyard hill, once home to a relic said to be the Girdle of the Virgin Mary.
Le Puy-Notre-Dame sits on the vineyard hills south of Saumur. Its 13th-century collegiate church is a prime example of Angevin Gothic (Plantagenet style), with soaring, graceful vaults and 16th-century carved choir stalls. The church once housed a relic said to be the Girdle of the Virgin Mary, which drew medieval pilgrims. Entry is free and a visit takes about 30 minutes. The surrounding area is the Saumur wine region, so it pairs well with a winery tasting itinerary. It is about 20 km from Saumur.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Troglodytes et Sarcophages
- Les Perrières
- Château de Montreuil-Bellay
- Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
- Caverne Sculptée de Dénezé-sous-Doué
- Troglodyte Village of Rochemenier
- Cadre Noir de Saumur
- Dolmen de Bagneux