Origin and history

The church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Lérigneux is a religious monument located in the commune of Lérigneux, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its name suggests a connection with the worship of St James the Major, Apostle and patron saint of pilgrims, the available sources do not specify its period of construction or the milestones in its history. In this region, parish churches like that of Lérigonneux traditionally played a central role in community life.

They served as a place of worship, a gathering for local holidays, and sometimes as a reception space for travellers or pilgrims. Their architecture and decoration often reflected the resources and know-how available in the region at the time of their construction.