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The Saint-Barthélémy church of Liginiac is a Catholic building located in the department of Corrèze, New Aquitaine. Dating mainly from the 12th century, it was enriched with lateral chapels in the 15th century and retains architectural elements typical of Romanesque art, such as a semicircular apse illuminated with curved bays and a billet cornice. Inside, seven archatures rest on columns with carved capitals, some of which depict biblical scenes such as the Virgin and Child threatened by the dragon of Revelation, or a vision of hell.

The portal, dating back to the early 13th century, is decorated with deciduous columns and oric bases. The nave, vaulted in a broken cradle, is separated from the square choir by a triumphal arch with historic capitals. The church is also known for a naughty model and original forged fittings on the vantals of the door. Classified as a historical monument by decree of 22 December 1930, it now belongs to the municipality of Liginiac.

Architectural details, such as billets decorating the cornice or carved scenes of capitals, illustrate the local medieval craftsmanship. The building thus combines early Romanesque and Gothic influences, reflecting stylistic evolutions between the 12th and 13th centuries. Its classification in 1930 underscores its heritage value, both for its history and for its unique decorative elements, such as the naughty model or the apocalyptic representations.

The location of the church, in the village of Liginiac, makes it a central point of religious and community life since the Middle Ages. The additions of the seventeenth century, although less documented in the sources, bear witness to continuous occupation and adaptations to liturgical or demographic needs. Today, the church remains a symbol of the Correzian heritage, accessible to the public and integrated into the network of French historical monuments.

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