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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame-des-Bans de Treignac found its origins in the 13th century as a castral chapel under the name of Notre-Dame-de-la-Basse-Court. Built by Comborn's family, it preserves its southwest gate from that time. This first building, with bell tower-wall, illustrates medieval religious architecture linked to local lords, although its precise dating in the first half of the 13th century remains hypothetical.

In the 15th century, the building underwent a complete overhaul from 1471, as evidenced by the date engraved on the lintel of a side door. The family of Pompadour, the new owner, enlarged the chapel, added ogival vaults on circular pillars, and built a door to work on the castle side façade. These transformations reflect the evolution of architectural styles and the growing prestige of seigneury.

The beginning of the 17th century marked a new phase of modifications with the erection of a tower tower in 1602, replacing the old sprocket wall. The date on the structure attests to this work. The church, originally castral, became parish in the late 18th century after the ruin of the ancient church of St.Martin, located at the place called the Churches.

In the 20th century, major restorations took place in 1905, with the replacement of covering and paving. The purpose of this work is to preserve a monument classified as a Historical Monument by order of 27 July 1932. Today a communal property, the church embodies almost eight centuries of religious and seigneurial history in Corrèze.

Its location, close to Treignac Castle, emphasizes its initial role as private chapel before its elevation to the rank of parish church. The superimposed styles — Romanesque, Gothic and classical — bear witness to the region's political and cultural dynamics, from Comborn to Pompadour.

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