Since 1104 a priory existed here, depending from the Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes. The erection of the church was completed in 1200 - and by now is the parish church for the population of Corme-Écluse. All other building, that belonged to the priory are lost.

Notre Dame has a wonderful facade, a perfect example of the "style saintongeais". The carvings here are delicate like fine lace.

Notre Dame has a wonderful facade, a perfect example of the "style saintongeais". The carvings are delicate like fine lace.

There are some extraordenary corbels here, what is no suprise, having seen the portal. I am actually not sure, what is depicted on this corbel. A mother holding a child? Pretty large head for a child. The person is obviously placed in a kind of basket. Where are the legs?