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The ancient church of St Peter, also called the church of the Carmes unshoeed, was built at the end of the seventeenth century as a chapel of the Carmelite convent in Tulle. Its architecture reflects the classical style of the era, marked by an original octagonal plan, six salient chapels, and a facade decorated with ionic pilasters. The dome, surmounted by a tower-lantern, and the symmetrical niches on the sides of the octagon highlight its geometric elegance. The building, now owned by the commune, was classified as Historic Monument by decree of 9 November 1987 for its exceptional heritage interest.

The religious de-assignment of the church officially took place by decree of 20 January 2010, ending its initial religious vocation. Its location, at 8 Quai Baluze in Tulle (Corrèze), makes it a notable urban landmark, although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (level 5/10). The building, representative of the urban convents of the Great Century, bears witness to the influence of beggars in the Limousin and their architectural heritage.

Characterized by its drum surmounted by an octagonal dome, the church incorporates decorative elements such as ailerons on the second level of the facade and a triangular pediment. These details, combined with the abside and flat niches, illustrate the mastery of the proportions and volumes expensive to French classical art. Although its current use is not specified in the sources, its classification and conservation make it a major local heritage, linked to the religious and urban history of Tulle.

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