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Churches in Périgord Central

Historic Churches of France

This collection highlights the religious architecture of Central Périgord, anchored by the UNESCO-listed Périgueux Cathedral with its iconic Byzantine-style domes. The list features a range of rural Romanesque and Gothic structures, including the fortified elements of Église Saint-Martin in Ajat and the historic priory remains in Sourzac. These sites demonstrate the evolution of ecclesiastical building techniques in the Dordogne, from simple village chapels to grand former abbey churches.

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Périgueux Cathedral

Périgueux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in the city of Périgueux, France. A cathedral since 1669, it is dedicated to Saint Front.
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Église Saint-Martin

Romanesque and Gothic church dating back to the 12th century, historically associated with a commandery of the Knights Templar.
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Église Saint-Front

A 12th-century Romanesque church located in the heart of the village of Saint-Front-d'Alemps.
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Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

A Catholic parish church in Bussac featuring traditional regional Romanesque architectural elements.
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Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

Built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Isle river, this site originated as an 11th-century Benedictine priory.
F

Église Saint-Saturnin

12th-century Romanesque church in Coutures, notable for its massive square bell tower.
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

12th-century church in Cendrieux featuring later Gothic modifications added during the 15th and 17th centuries.
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Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

A 14th-century Gothic church in La Douze, constructed over the foundations of an earlier Romanesque building.
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Église Saint-Front

Romanesque and Gothic church in Grignols, featuring a 12th-century nave and 15th-century side chapels.
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Église Saint-Hilaire

A small village church in Saint-Hilaire-d'Estissac with historical Romanesque foundations.
K

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

12th-century Romanesque church in Atur, located near a rare medieval stone structure known as a lantern of the dead.
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Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité

12th-century Romanesque church in Limeyrat characterized by its imposing square tower.
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Église Saint-Étienne

12th-century Romanesque church in Agonac, which formerly served as a Benedictine priory.
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Église Saint-Georges

A 12th-century Romanesque church serving the commune of Saint-Georges-de-Montclard.
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Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

A 12th-century Romanesque parish church located in the village of Manzac-sur-Vern.
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Église Saint-Étienne

14th-century Gothic church located in Château-l'Évêque, serving as a primary local landmark.
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Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

12th-century Romanesque church located in the commune of Alles-sur-Dordogne.
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Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

A massive 12th-century former abbey church in Paunat, distinguished by its imposing fortified bell-tower porch.
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

12th-century Romanesque church in Saint-Geyrac, typical of the Dordogne region's medieval religious heritage.
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Église Saint-Martial

A 12th-century Romanesque church located in the village of Saint-Martial-d'Artenset.
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