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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Hilaire-de-Poitiers of Saint-Hilaire-Foissac, located in Corrèze, finds its origins in the 12th century with the construction of a unique nave and a square bedside. Originally dependent on Tulle Cathedral, it became a secular parish in the 14th century, a period to which lateral chapels were added. The nave, designed for a cradle vaulting, is finally covered with a modern ceiling, while the choir and oriental chapels retain their original vaults.

In the 18th century, the upper part of the arch bell tower was rebuilt, as evidenced by the date of 1747 engraved. The interior reveals committed columns adorned with capitals and sculpted caps of characters, typical of Romanesque art. The building, inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1975, thus illustrates the architectural evolution over six centuries, mixing Romanesque, Gothic and modern modifications.

The location of the church, in the heart of the village (3 Church Square), and its status as communal property underline its anchoring in local life. Its inscription in 1975 protects a heritage marked by liturgical and social transformations, from its initial attachment to Tulle to its present role in the community of Saint-Hilaire-Foissac.

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