Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud explained

Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud (Gironde).svg
Arrondissement:Bordeaux
Canton:Créon
Insee:33408
Postal Code:33670
Mayor:Maryvonne Lafon[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Créonnais
Coordinates:44.7542°N -0.3806°W
Elevation M:86
Elevation Min M:22
Elevation Max M:99
Area Km2:6.14

Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

History

The town’s centerpiece is its Romanesque church, which dates back to at least the 12th century. The church was once a pilgrimage site dedicated to the Vierge Noire (Black Virgin) and features a unique entryway with two staircases, showcasing a statue of the Virgin attributed to the 13th century. Among its distinctive art pieces is a Renaissance-era high relief of God the Father, along with a mural from 1507 depicting Saint Urbain and other figures.

Beyond its religious sites, Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud also preserves a medieval motte, a raised earthwork that served as a fortification, reflecting the town's strategic historical importance during the Middle Ages.[2]

Population

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.
  2. Web site: Tourisme – Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud . 2024-11-01 . fr-FR.