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The church of St. Eutrope in Clermont-Ferrand, built between 1858 and 1862, replaces a 12th-century medieval building destroyed in the same year. In neo-Gothic style, it was built in Volvic stone by architect Imbert, with stained glass windows installed in 1880 by Thibault, Champrobert and Chatain. The building, representative of the regional neo-gothic, includes a four-span nave, a salient transept and a tripartite apse choir.

The first church on this site dates back to the fifth century, dedicated to Saint-Étienne, then rebuilt in the eighth century after Norman destruction and rededited at Saint-Patrocle. A third building, dating from the 12th century, remained until 1827 before being partially demolished. The present church, classified as a historical monument in 1986, has benefited from a major renovation completed in 2015.

The stained glass windows, made in 1880 by three master glassmakers (Thibault, Champrobert, Chatain), illustrate the local crafts of the period. The building, owned by the commune, remains a notable example of 19th-century religious architecture in Auvergne, mixing medieval heritage and stylistic innovations. Its registration in 1986 underscores its heritage value, while its location in the city centre (place Saint-Eutrope) makes it an emblematic place of Clermont-Ferrand.

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