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Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay
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The Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay (French: Église Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay) is an important Medieval church on the way to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, in Aulnay, Charente-Maritime. The Church is thought to have been built in 1120–1140.
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Numerous oriental influences can be seen in its designs. For example, the first arc of the gate is inspired from Oriental designs.[1] Designs of elephants also find their origin in Oriental designs.[2]
Numerous mouldings of the Church are visible at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris.
- Portal of Eglise Saint-Pierre, Aulnay-de-Saintonge, mid 12th century.
- Oriental stylistic influence on the first arc of the gate of the church, Aulnay-de-Saintonge, mid 12th century.
- Capital with elephants, Eglise Saint-Pierre, Aulnay-de-Saintonge, mid 12th century.