Saint-Pierre Church of Cozes loop from Cozes
Saint-Pierre Church of Cozes loop from Cozes
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Saint-Pierre Church of Cozes loop from Cozes
02:39
10.3km
60m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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Parking
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82 m
Saint-Pierre Church of Cozes
Highlight • Religious Site
Support this restoration project for the Saint-Pierre church in Cozes, built from the 12th century onwards. Listed as a historic monument, this building is in a worrying state of preservation. In 2018, the building, which was suffering from a sagging roof and water infiltration, was closed; the rehabilitation work, estimated at €2.5 million, will have to be spread over several years.
In 2020, the church was one of twelve sites in Nouvelle-Aquitaine selected to benefit from the Heritage Lottery and will receive €140,000 from Stéphane Bern's Heritage Mission.
A first round of urgent work on the south aisle took place in 2020-2021. Thanks to donations, this initial preservation work has raised over €61,000.
A second phase of work will begin in September 2024 for the restoration of the bell tower and staircase turret.
"I am delighted to welcome you back for our sponsorship campaign for the restoration of the Saint-Pierre de Cozes church. Since 2020, your generosity has enabled significant progress in the preservation of this historic monument. Thanks to the support of over 200 donors (individuals, local and national businesses, foundations, etc.), we have achieved exceptional work together.
After the first urgent phase of work carried out in 2020-2021 on the south aisle, we must now focus our efforts on the second and third phases of work relating to the exterior restoration of the bell tower and staircase turret." This work, estimated to last approximately 18 months, starting in September 2024, requires a total budget of €1,017,500.
Our goal is to raise €100,000 in donations to supplement local government grants and ensure the completion of this crucial work.
I would also like to acknowledge the ephemeral works of art that have marked our sponsorship campaign: beach art by Jben, the Elise Bachour concert, the ice sculpture by the Lopez confectionery, and many other initiatives have attracted an ever-growing audience. The 7th grade students from Les Vielles Vignes middle school in Cozes also joined our cause: each of them created a drawing inspired by the fable of the Fox and the Stork to illustrate our fundraising campaign, and they created a large collective mural on the wall of their middle school, thus demonstrating their commitment to our heritage. As a local business, your participation is of paramount importance. By supporting our project, you strengthen your corporate social responsibility (CSR) and your civic image while developing a meaningful partnership with the municipality of Cozes.
Join us in this noble adventure that contributes to the preservation of our heritage, the local economy, and the attractiveness of our region!
With my sincere thanks.
Grazielle Bordage
Mayor of Cozes
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Tip by
1.62 km
Bois de la Gitte
Forest
10.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.98 km
3.28 km
987 m
Surfaces
3.81 km
3.30 km
2.93 km
190 m
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