The underground church of St-Jean, Aubeterre

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Men started carving out the troglodyte church of St-Jean [one of the largest in Europe] in the 10th century. The nave rises to a height of 21 metres. The necropolis from the Early Middle Ages which is adjacent to the church contains about one hundred sarcophagi.

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