Saint-Savin (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ savɛ̃]), also referred to as Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (pronounced [sɛ̃ savɛ̃ syʁ ɡaʁtɑ̃p], literally Saint-Savin on Gartempe), is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is located on the banks of the Gartempe.

Quick Facts Country, Region ...

Saint-Savin
Commune
Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Coat of arms
Location of Saint-Savin
Saint-Savin Show map of France Saint-Savin Show map of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Coordinates: 46°34′01″N 0°51′52″E
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Vienne
Arrondissement	Montmorillon
Canton	Montmorillon
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Hugues Maillet[1]
Area 1	18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[2]	817
• Density	43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	86246 /86310
Elevation	72–142 m (236–466 ft) (avg. 80 m or 260 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Close

The Romanesque Abbey Church, begun in the mid 11th century, contains many beautiful 11th- and 12th-century murals which are still in a remarkable state of preservation. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

• Communes of the Vienne department