Construction of the primitive building XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Apse, northern apsidiole, transept and dome.
XIIe siècle
Construction of the Romanesque nave
Construction of the Romanesque nave XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Axe slightly diverted, capitals preserved.
XIVe siècle
Addition of side chapels
Addition of side chapels XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
On the last span of the nave.
10 octobre 1980
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 10 octobre 1980 (≈ 1980)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church of Canac (Box AK 251): Order of 10 October 1980
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Origin and history
Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte de Canac Church, located in Campagnac, Aveyron, is a Romanesque building dating back to the 11th century. The pentagonal apse, northern apsidiole and transept with its eight-paned dome date from this early period. The nave, slightly deviated from the choir, was built in the 12th century and preserves Romanesque capitals. Lateral chapels, added in the 14th century, complete the architecture of the building.
Canac was once the centre of a parish encompassing that of Campagnac. The two churches formed a priory united with that of Persia in Espalion, and depended on the abbey of Conques. The building was classified as historic monuments on October 10, 1980, recognizing its heritage significance.
The church illustrates medieval architectural evolution, with Romanesque (abside, nave) and Gothic elements (south absidiole). Its eight-paned dome and bell tower are notable features. Today, it belongs to the commune of Campagnac and remains a testimony of the religious and architectural history of the region.
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