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Origin and history

The church of the Assumption of Castelsagrat was founded in the bastide in 1270, when the inhabitants began building a first building. In 1346, the troops of Lord Derby, lieutenant of the Black Prince, destroyed the church during their passage, requiring the reconstruction of the bell tower and vaults. This 13th century Gothic portal, decorated with four archvolts carved and accessible by a pole of six steps, bears witness to this turbulent medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Wars of Religion ravaged the building again: roofs, vaults and walls were partly destroyed. Around 1600, the Catholics established a temporary roof and a panel, while the side chapels, backed by the foothills of the north facade, were remodeled. The bell tower was rebuilt in the 17th century, and the vault was rebuilt in 1880 by Théodore Olivier. Inside, a table decorates the flat bedside, pierced by a géminée window, and stained glass windows signed by Henri Feur (last quarter of the 19th century) complete this architectural heritage.

Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of 20 December 1972, the church illustrates the vicissitudes of Castelsagrat, between destruction and reconstruction. Its western massif forming bell tower, its Gothic portal and its lateral chapels reflect the successive adaptations, from medieval conflicts to beautifications of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The property of the municipality remains a symbol of local resilience, between religious heritage and collective memory.

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