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The church of Saint-Loup, located in Sauviat in the Puy-de-Dôme department (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a 14th century Catholic religious building. It is the only remaining element of a priory founded at the beginning of this century, probably by the monks of Cluse Abbey in Piedmont. Conventual buildings, formerly adjacent to the north of the church, have now disappeared, leaving room for an isolated monument.

The architecture of the church is characterized by a nave of five spans, ending with a five-sided apse. The two western spans were intended for laymen, while the three eastern spans, reserved for religious, communicated with the cloister via two northern gates. The north wall, blind at the site of the old monastery, is pierced with roses in the first three spans. The carved capitals and the overall structure reflect the Gothic art of the time.

Classified under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 28 March 1905, the church Saint-Loup is today owned by the municipality of Sauviat. Its state of conservation and history make it a rare testimony of medieval priories in Auvergne. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), and its official address is listed as Church Street, 63120 Sauviat.

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