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The church Saint-Eutrope de Beyssac, located in the Corrèze department in New Aquitaine, was built during the second half of the 14th century. This modest religious building is distinguished by its link with Pope Innocent VI, born near the village. Its coat of arms, still visible on the vault of the sanctuary, testify to its role in the foundation or renovation of the church. The architecture combines Gothic elements, such as radiant windows networks, while the gable foothills and prismatic veins highlight an aesthetic research characteristic of the era. The vaults, decorated with camera paintings, add a rare decorative dimension for a rural church of this size.

The protection of the building as a Historic Monument was formalized by an order of inscription on 15 June 1926, recognizing its heritage value. The property now belongs to the municipality of Beyssac, although its state of conservation and accessibility (visits, rental) are not specified in the available sources. Architectural details, such as the corners of the foothills or the patterns of the vaults, reflect both regional influences and a desire for monumentality, despite the small size of the church.

The location of the church at 11 Rue Grande Rue in Beyssac is documented in the Merimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). This impreciseness could be explained by the lack of reliable GPS data or by subsequent urban changes. Visual sources, such as Pascal Radigué's Creative Commons licensed photographs, complete the documentation, but no detailed plans or recent archaeological studies are mentioned.

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