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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Pardoux de Laroquevieille, located in the Cantal in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a building whose origins date back to the 12th century. From this period remain the Romanesque choir, marked by a vault in the middle of the hangar, an apse in cul-de-four, archatures on penbates and a semi-circular bedside, as well as the portal adorned with carved yousures. A keystone of a human head and traces of polychromy testify to its rich original decor.

In the 15th century, the central nave, composed of three spans separated by doubles, and the lateral chapels were added, transforming the initial structure. The 19th century saw important changes: the construction of a northern chapel in 1826, the raising of the ground in 1843, the opening of the lateral chapels around 1850 to convert them to the lower side, and the replacement of the bell tower with a square bell tower. These adjustments reflect the liturgical and aesthetic adaptations of the period.

The church gate, the most remarkable part of its heritage, is listed as historical monuments by decree of 21 March 1988. This classification highlights the artistic and historical value of this building, which combines Romanesque heritage, Gothic additions and modern transformations. Owned by the commune, the church remains an architectural testimony of the religious and social evolutions of Laroquevieille throughout the centuries.

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