Origin of porch XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
The oldest part identified.
XIVe siècle
Construction of the choir
Construction of the choir XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Dating of the current choir.
XIIIe-XVe siècles
Period of main construction
Period of main construction XIIIe-XVe siècles (≈ 1550)
Church built between these centuries.
12 avril 1939
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 12 avril 1939 (≈ 1939)
Official classification of the building by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Comtes de Chabannes - Local noble family
Chapel dedicated in the church.
Origin and history
Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-de-Fursac is a Catholic building located in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is distinguished by its three-nave architecture, typical of the 15th century in the region of Guéret. Some parts, such as the porch, date back to the 11th century, while the choir dates from the 14th century. The bell tower is the only remodeled part.
Ranked a historical monument by order of 12 April 1939, this church houses a chapel called the Counts of Chabannes, joined to the choir. This chapel contains a fragment of 15th century stained glass, adding to the heritage richness of the building. The church is owned by the commune and remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the region.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its importance in local heritage. The location of the church, in Saint-Pierre-de-Fursac, is specified by GPS coordinates and an approximate address, confirming its territorial anchoring in the historic Limousin, now integrated into New Aquitaine.
