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The Church of Saint-Félix de Landos, located in the Haute-Loire department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a Catholic religious building dating back to the 12th century. Mentioned in a 1120 bubble, it is distinguished by a vaulted nave in a cradle with prominent doubles and a circular apse inside, five-sided outside. A small Baptistery decorated with eight alternately round or banded columns adorns the first span on the north side. The triumphal, double-rolled arch rests on grooved columns worn by a corbelled seat, illustrating the Romanesque architecture of the era.

In the 16th century, the church was enriched with an arcade bell tower and side chapels, reflecting the stylistic evolutions of the Renaissance. The building was classified as historic monuments in 1913, recognizing its heritage value. Among its remarkable elements, a historic capital located on the left of the entrance porch represents the Garden of Eden: Eve holding the apple and listening to the serpent, Adam near the face of God, as well as symbols like a toad (evil) and a dog's head (faithfulness). This carved decoration bears witness to the medieval iconographic richness.

The church now belongs to the municipality of Landos and remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the region. Its ranking in 1913 and its preservation allow us to study the transitions between Roman and Renaissance styles, as well as the religious and artistic practices of the periods concerned. Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its importance in local and regional heritage.

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