Eglise Saint-Germain d'Arsac

Built in the 17th century, this gem is classified as a historical monument

Classified as a historical monument (with the exception of its southern doorway), Arsac's Saint-Germain church is a fine example of the Roman architectural style. Built on twelfth century foundations, the church's monumental porch is beautifully preserved: the unique, finely crafted five-arch doorway belongs to the original edifice. Inside, the protected decor is exquisite, with a superb Madonna and Child in gilded wood accentuating the exquisite form of the adjacent 18th century altar and reredos, sculpted in wood. Funerary inscriptions dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries line the walls, with ornamental paintings decorated with noble insignia. The church tells the story of the noblemen whose influence is still apparent today, all over the Medoc.