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The church of Saint-Julien de Pilou, located in Montpezat-de-Quercy, is a religious building built at the end of the 15th century, although mentioned from the 14th century in a pontifical bubble. Its architecture combines Gothic elements, such as the gate decorated with a frame of threaded boudins, and a unique arcade bell tower on the western facade. The interior, of a cruciform plan, preserves the vaults of the choir rebuilt in the 19th century, while the marble high altar, dating from the 18th century, comes from the nearby church of Montpezat.

The history of the church is marked by revolutionary upheavals: sold as a national good in 1793, it was restored to worship in 1811. Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 16 June 1978 for its architectural elements (cadastre ZH 28), it now belongs to the municipality. Its state of conservation and its location (160 Chemin de la Fontaine) bear witness to the medieval and post-revolutionary heritage of Quercy.

The site, open to the visit, illustrates the evolution of religious and architectural practices in Occitanie, between Gothic heritage and modern adaptations. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory (note 8/10), and its photographs, under the Creative Commons license (MOSSOT credit), document its heritage. The lack of mention of specific sponsors or artisans in the sources limits the knowledge of its builders.

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