Cognac - Saint-Léger

This large church, dedicated to Saint-Léger was once part of a dependent priory, founded by the Abbey Saint-Léger in Ébreuil (Auvergne). It serves as a parish church since the French Revolution.

The erection of the church started in 1130, it was enlarged and rebuilt over the next three centuries, so different architectural styles can be found.

The western facade is the oldest existing part of the structure. The design is very typical for Romanesque facades in the Charente. The outer archivolt of the portal depicts the twelve zodiacs and the according "labors of the month".