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Historic Churches of Corrèze

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of the Corrèze region, ranging from the 11th-century Romanesque abbeys of Aubazine and Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne to unique circular structures like Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière. These sites feature significant historical elements, including the monumental 12th-century tympanum at Beaulieu, the fortified priory of Saint-Robert, and rare Limousin enamel reliquaries. The list also includes transitionary Gothic chapels in Brive and the distinct red sandstone architecture of Collonges-la-Rouge, reflecting the region’s deep spiritual and artistic heritage.

Historic Churches of Corrèze – Mapa

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Église Saint-Martin-de-Tours

A 13th-century Gothic church featuring a distinctive 14th-century bell tower and a 15th-century reliquary of Saint Martin. It is a listed Monument Historique located in the medieval village of Donzenac.

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Église Saint-Martin

A Romanesque church from the 12th century, significantly modified during the 14th and 15th centuries. It serves as a central landmark in the village of Gignac, situated near the Corrèze border.

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Ancienne chapelle Saint-Libéral

A 14th-century Gothic chapel that is now a listed Monument Historique. No longer used for regular worship, the building currently serves as a municipal gallery for art exhibitions in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

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Église Saint-Pierre ou Saint-Sauveur

Fortified 11th-century church built with red sandstone and featuring a Romanesque bell tower. The structure includes a 12th-century limestone tympanum and an irregular plan resulting from centuries of additions.

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Obazine Abbey

Obazine Abbey, also known as Aubazine Abbey, was a Cistercian monastery in the present town of Aubazines in the département of Corrèze in…

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Église Abbatiale Saint-Pierre

This former Benedictine abbey is renowned for its 12th-century Romanesque tympanum depicting the Last Judgment. The treasury houses a rare 12th-century wood and silver-gilt statue of the Virgin and Child.

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Église Saint-Robert

A 12th-century Romanesque priory church characterized by its fortified appearance and a well-preserved choir. It features notable carved capitals depicting biblical scenes and foliage.

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Église Saint-Bonnet-de-Clermont

A rare 12th-century Romanesque church built on a circular plan. The structure features a central rotunda and an ambulatory, making it one of the few examples of this architectural style in France.

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Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Pantaléon de Turenne

Built in the 17th century, this church features a monumental gilded wood altarpiece from 1678. Its architecture reflects the Counter-Reformation period following the conversion of the Viscounts of Turenne.

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Église Saint-Étienne

An 11th-century Romanesque church noted for its exceptional collection of sculpted capitals. The building’s architecture is characterized by its harmonious proportions and traditional Limousin granite construction.

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Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Pardoux

An 11th-century Romanesque church with a 15th-century lateral chapel. It is located in the historic center of Arnac-Pompadour, adjacent to the town's famous national stud farm and château.

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Église Saint-Viance

This 12th-century Romanesque church houses the significant 12th-century reliquary of Saint Viance, a masterpiece of Limousin champlevé enamelwork.