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The church of Saint-Blaise de Verdun, located in the Ariège department in the Occitanie region, is a Romanesque building erected in the 12th century. It is characterized by its three naves extended by an apse and two apsidioles, adorned with lumbar bands composed of arcatures in half circle. Originally built by the abbey of Cluny, it was then attached to the abbey of Saint-Volusien de Foix. The church houses 17th and 18th century murals, restored in the 1980s.

In 1613, the torrent of the Moulines caused a flood causing extensive repeated damage to the village and the church. The latter was partially rebuilt in 1701 to repair the destruction suffered. The bell tower, initially square, lost half because of the successive floods, leaving only one full face with four arcades decorated with committed columns and carved capitals. The building was classified as historic monuments by order of 24 February 1910.

The church is located at Barry d'en-Haut, in the upper part of the village of Verdun, at 580 meters above sea level, near the Moulines Creek. Its Romanesque architecture, marked by cradle vaults and square pillars without capital, bears witness to its medieval origin. Several objects of its furniture are referenced in the Palissy base, highlighting its heritage importance.

The church is managed by the municipality of Verdun, and its classification as a historical monument in 1910 attests to its architectural and cultural value. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, as well as Jules de Lahondès's work in 1886, document his history and architectural features.

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