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The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annunciation of Lentillac, located in Latouille-Lentillac in the Lot (Occitanie), presents a partially Romanesque architecture dating from the 12th century. From this time probably remain the apse, vaulted dogives and preceded by a straight span in a broken cradle, as well as models carved from human and animal heads. The thick walls, reinforced by foothills, and the windows in full hangar also testify to this medieval origin.

In the 18th century, the church underwent major changes: a west gate vantail, dated 1740, and the south gate, marked by the year 1769, indicated the construction of the south side and the installation of a roofing panel (reacted in the 20th century). The bell tower, added in 1821, completes these transformations. The building, whose nave has lost its original vault, preserves remains of decorations prior to the 19th century, especially on the arch of the northern chapel.

Classified as a historic monument on February 14, 1938, this church illustrates the architectural evolution of a rural place of worship, mixing Romanesque heritage and adaptations of modern times. Its simple structure — central nave with side chapels — and its local materials, like the schist for the vault of the choir, reflect the techniques and needs of the communities of Lotaise throughout the centuries.

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