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The church of the Nativity-de-la-Sainte-Vierge of Auriébat, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées, was built in the 15th century according to a square plan. His initial choir, placed under the bell tower, was moved west for fear of repeated lightning strikes. This bell tower, conceived as a defensive dungeon, integrates mâchicoulis, bulldozers and three independent levels, while its arrow remains hollow, characteristic rare for the era.

The former choir, now located under the bell tower, is distinguished by its fine columns with historical capitals, testimonies of a neat craft. The gallery houses a vault painted in the 16th century, partially preserved (three of the four original panels remain). These architectural changes, limited to the movement of the choir, illustrate a pragmatic adaptation to local constraints, without altering the primitive structure.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 12 August 1914, the church belongs to the commune of Auriébat. Its dual use, both religious and defensive, reflects the concerns of the time in Occitanie, where buildings often served as refuges for conflicts. The accuracy of its location (noted 8/10) and its exact address (14 Bis Rue Jean-Claude Brunet) facilitate its access, although the practical information on visits remains not detailed in available sources.

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