 Built in the 18th century upon the site of the Abbey Seminary, the extensive 12th-century cellarage below the shop was (probably) originally created by masons seeking out limestone from which the Abbey was constructed.Rue Churay, just off this street has small public garden which contains the town's war memorial, and is regularly the site of ceremonies of remembrance.Attended by the town band at these affairs also offer an opportunity to see soldiers studying at St. Maixent's famous 'Ecole de l'Armee' in full dress.