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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame de Beaumont found its origins in the 11th century in the form of a simple nave ended with an apse in the hemicycle, integrated into a monastery of nuns. This first, modest building served as a monastery chapel before the wars of Religion ended the monastic life on site. The chapel then became a parish church, marking a turning point in its use and local importance.

Around 1450, important works were undertaken: the Romanesque vault was replaced by an eight-ribed dogive vault, the nave was vaulted, and the vault under the bell tower was rebuilt. A funeral chapel dedicated to the lords of Rouhet was also erected at that time, reflecting the influence of the local noble families. These 15th century transformations gave the building part of its present Gothic character.

In the 19th century, a northern collateral was added to balance the structure, complementing the existing southern collateral. This addition illustrates the architectural adaptations that met the liturgical and demographic needs of the time. The church, classified as a Historical Monument in 1986, bears witness to nearly a thousand years of history, between monastic heritage, religious conflicts and community developments.

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