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A church dedicated to Saint Peter is documented in the 9th century in the village. A Romanesque church was then built in the 11th century on the site of the current Saint-Honoré church, but with a different orientation. Initially dedicated to Saint Mathias, it was renamed Saint Honoré in the 15th century, a martyr from the Thénezay area, and houses the relic of his skull. The church was remodeled several times, notably in 1685, 1753, and 1784. The church was closed from 1791 to 1802. Its poor condition forced its complete demolition at the end of the 19th century. It was rebuilt between 1901 and 1903 in the neo-Romanesque style with a tall bell tower, according to plans by the architect Girard de Niort. It was consecrated on October 17, 1903, by Bishop Pelgé. It has three naves lit by richly colored stained-glass windows. The choir stalls, dating from the 18th century, were purchased in 1825 by Abbot de la Roche, parish priest; they came from the deconsecrated Cistercian abbey of Pin de Béruges. They were replaced in the current church in 1903. Two years later, the church was confiscated by law from the diocese and became the property of the municipality, which is now responsible for its maintenance. The white marble high altar with columns, donated in 1903 by the Countess of Talhouët-Roy, was sold in the 1970s and replaced with a wooden table facing the people. The stained-glass windows in the choir come from the Touan house in Paris and depict medallions depicting the life of Jesus. In 2003, the main bell collapsed; A new bell was recast from the old one by the Bollée d'Orléans firm and financed by subscription. The Bishop of Poitiers blessed it on October 11, 2003. Today, the parish of Thénezay no longer exists, and its former territory is part of the parish group of Saint-Jacques-en-Gâtine (comprising about sixty bell towers). Sunday Mass is now celebrated only occasionally in this village of nearly 1,400 inhabitants. The church is open for weddings and funerals.

Well-lit by stained-glass windows by Lux Fournier, this neo-Romanesque church exudes a certain intimacy. There was a church in Amberre at the beginning of the 11th century; it disappeared, replaced in the 19th century by the current building. Well-lit by stained-glass windows by Lux Fournier, this neo-Romanesque church is very pleasant, even warm. The single nave, with its barrel vault and transverse arches, opens onto a five-sided apse, exuding a certain intimacy.

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The site of the Tours de Mirandes is an archaeological site discovered in 1825. It was occupied by the Celts, then by the Romans. On the site, you will find a temple, a forum and a 7000-seat amphitheater. A basilica was also discovered.

Small town built in an eagle's nest and overlooking the Mirebel plain. You can see beautiful houses from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as the collegiate church of Notre-Dame and the calvary of Gâtines. There is a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Very large, well-preserved chapel, in the middle of the countryside, certainly belonging to the Château de Cursay, which is right next door.

Impressive convent complex built in the 12th century. The magnificent rose garden has no less than 700 roses.