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Origin and history

The church Saint-Félix de Piquecos, mentioned from the twelfth century, was originally associated with a secular priory. Rebuilt in the 14th and 16th centuries, it bears the traces of these epochs, notably in its five-sided choir and three-span nave. The Wars of Religion in 1570 damaged the building, requiring modifications such as a two-metre increase to prevent moisture. Half a travesty was added in the 19th century, completing the original structure.

In the 16th century Bishop Jean des Près had a seigneurial chapel built, extended by a five-sided apsidiole. This chapel, located to the right of the first two spans, illustrates the local ecclesiastical influence. The triangular front of the façade, which was set up in 1809, houses a bell dating back to 1502, which bears witness to successive transformations. In 1888 Cazottes and Capayrou decorated the interior with murals, adding an artistic dimension to this heritage.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 1991, the church now belongs to the municipality of Piquecos. Its architecture combines polygonal warheads, lateral chapels and defensive elements, reflecting its turbulent history. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory a priori, although its exact address in the Merimée database refers to INSEE 82140, in Tarn-et-Garonne, in the former Midi-Pyrénées region (now Occitanie).

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