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The Saint-Barthélemy d'Allas Church is a Catholic church located in the hamlet of Allas, in the commune of Saint-André-d'Allas, Dordogne. Built in the 13th century, it is distinguished by its simple architecture: a unique nave extended by a narrower sanctuary, arched in warhead. Its bell tower, with triple arches, dominates a sober facade, while the walls, once coated, preserve traces of a 13th century decoration (false red apparatus) and 17th century (yellow gallons).

The building is closely linked to local history: the third bishop of Sarlat, Arnaud Royard, owned a nearby residence, Château de Boudyral, where he died in 1333. This episcopal bond in the hamlet was called Allas-l'Évêque. The church, protected as historical monuments since 1926, illustrates the rural religious architecture of the Black Perigord, marked by functional austerity and moderate Gothic influences.

The nave, covered with a arch in a brick ogival cradle, contrasts with the stone sanctuary, typical of the small medieval churches of the region. The thick walls, without foothills, suggest defensive construction or adaptation to local resources. The adorned medieval coat, partially preserved, bears witness to the modest but well-kept decorative practices of rural parishes in the Middle Ages.

Registered by decree of 4 February 1926, the church today belongs to the commune of Saint-André-d'Allas. Its history also reflects the evolution of the territory: Allas, a former independent commune, was integrated in Saint-André-d'Allas, in a department, the Dordogne, marked by a rich Christian heritage and a continuous human occupation since prehistoric times.

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