Tauriac - Saint-Etienne

A "villa Tauriaca" was given to the Bishop of Le Mans already in 585 by some Alderic. At that time probably a chapel existed here. The portal seen today dates to the 12th. century - and it is unusual, as it does have tympana in the flanking arches. Modifications were made, when the church got fortified in the 16th century.

The nave got a thoroughly renovated, but two old pillars and capitals are still "in situ". Here is one of the capitals, depicting the stoning of Saint Stephen (= Saint-Etienne) to whom the church is dedicated.