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Origin and history

The church of Saint Georges de Brassac found its origins in the 12th century, when a first building, attached to the diocese of Cahors, was erected. Ruined during the Hundred Years' War, it was rebuilt around 1500 in a flamboyant Gothic style. The unique nave, composed of four spans, leads to a triangular bedside choir illuminated by five windows. This medieval reconstruction is characterized by arches at a dogive cross, lateral chapels and flamboyant fillings. Traces of the original Romanesque portal remain, such as the door to the first span.

The western facade and the first two spans of the nave were partially redesigned in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic style, including portal and fillings. Inside, a fire in basket cove (II span) and carved capitals (hunting scenes, animals) testify to medieval craftsmanship. The choir also includes 17th century woodwork, probably from a dismantled altarpiece. An imposte in the nave bears dates 1470–1505, confirming the reconstruction period.

Classified as a Historical Monument in 1979, the church belongs to the municipality of Brassac. Its architecture thus combines Romanesque, late Gothic and 19th century restorations, reflecting the stylistic evolutions and historical vicissitudes of the region.

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