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The church of Saint-Jacques de Verlac, located in Aurelle-Verlac in the department of Aveyron (Occitanie region), is a religious building dating back to the 11th century. Its original Romanesque architecture is characterized by a pentagonal bedside and capitals typical of this period. The church was given to the abbey of the Chaise-Dieu, and the Baron d'Aurelle was the high vigilante lord, reflecting his local importance in medieval times.

In the 18th century, major changes were made, including the construction of a square bell tower and the addition of two chapels forming a transept, giving the building its present form of a Latin cross. These transformations illustrate the evolution of liturgical and aesthetic needs between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The church has been listed as a historic monument since October 17, 1977, recognizing its heritage value.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its membership in the commune of Aurelle-Verlac and its role in the religious landscape of Rouergue. The site is referenced in the Mérimée and Clochers bases of France, confirming its architectural and historical interest. Its exact address, 5145 Verlac (Aurelle-Verlac), and its Insee code (12224) permanently anchor the monument in the territory of Aveyron.

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