Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of partial construction of the church.
4e quart du XVe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes 4e quart du XVe siècle (≈ 1587)
Renovation or extension work.
XVIe siècle
Other changes
Other changes XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of transformation of the building.
22 janvier 2004
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 22 janvier 2004 (≈ 2004)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The church, with the cross of its cemetery, in full (cf. E 113, 112): registration by order of 22 January 2004
Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame d'Aures is a religious monument located in the commune of Arvieu, in the Occitan region. Partly dating from the 12th century, it also underwent changes during the 4th quarter of the 15th and 16th centuries. Its architecture thus reflects several periods of construction and renovation, typical of the rural churches of this region.
The building was listed as historic monuments by an order of 22 January 2004. This official protection underlines its historic and historic importance for the department of Aveyron. The church is also referenced in specialized databases, such as Mérimée and Clochers de France, which document the French architectural and religious heritage.
Like many medieval churches, this type of monument played a central role in the community life of Arvieu and its surroundings. At that time, the churches served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, reflecting the social and religious organization of the local population. Their construction and maintenance were often linked to the resources and expertise available in the region.
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