First written entry 1143 (≈ 1143)
Cited as dependent on the Abbey of the Vigan.
XVe siècle
Initial construction
Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of construction of the church.
XVIe siècle
Addition of side chapels
Addition of side chapels XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Transformation of the original plan into a Latin cross.
XIXe siècle
Addition of communicating chapels
Addition of communicating chapels XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Change in north structure.
8 mars 1947
Registration of the choir
Registration of the choir 8 mars 1947 (≈ 1947)
Protection for historical monuments.
15 septembre 1993
Total building registration
Total building registration 15 septembre 1993 (≈ 1993)
Full protection as a monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The choir: inscription by decree of 8 March 1947 - The entire church (C 159): inscription by decree of 15 September 1993
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Saint-Julien church of Saint-Julien-de-Lampon is a Catholic religious building located in the Dordogne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Mentioned since 1143 as dependent on the Abbey of the Vigan, it underwent major transformations in the 16th century with the addition of lateral chapels, then in the 19th century with two other communicating chapels. His original Latin cross plan has thus evolved over the centuries.
The church houses 16th century murals on the vault of the choir, depicting religious scenes such as Christ in majesty, angels and prophets. These frescoes, located on seven vaults, testify to the artistic and spiritual importance of the place. The choir was listed as historical monuments in 1947, followed by the inscription of the entire building in 1993.
Corrèze slate cover and architectural elements reflect regional influences. Owned by the commune, the church is a typical example of medieval Christian architecture adapted to liturgical and community needs over the centuries. Its listing as historic monuments underscores its heritage value.
Available sources, such as the newsletters of the Historical and Archaeological Society of the Périgord (1947), document its history and its artistic peculiarities. The building remains a place of worship and a testimony to the religious and cultural past of the region.
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