Saint-Savin, Vienne
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Template:Infobox French commune
Saint-Savin (Template:IPA), also referred to as Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (Template:IPA, literally Saint-Savin on Gartempe), is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is located on the banks of the Gartempe.
Abbey Church
Template:Main The Romanesque Abbey Church, begun in the mid 11th century, contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Demographics
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