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Saint Paul d'Auterive Church en Haute-Garonne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Architecture gothique méridionale
Clocher-mur
Haute-Garonne

Saint Paul d'Auterive Church

    Le Bourg
    31190 Auterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Église Saint-Paul dAuterive
Crédit photo : Finoskov - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIIIe–XIVe siècle
Origins and bell tower
1574
Partial destruction
1607
Walnut stable
1599–1618
Reconstruction of the nave
1767–1783
Orgue de Monturus/L'Epine
1853–1859
Brick vaults
1926, 1990
MH rankings
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Facade and bell tower: inscription by order of 18 November 1926; Nef, choir and the ten lateral chapels (cad. 396): inscription by decree of 3 May 1990

Key figures

Guillaume Monturus - Organ factor Author of the organ (1770–183).
Jean-François L'Epine - Toulouse organ factor Creator of the organ cabinet (1767).
François Mortreuil - Toulouse Sculptor Organ decorations (1770).
Claude Armand - Organ restorer Restoration in 1975 and 1996.

Origin and history

Saint Paul d'Auterive Church, classified as a historic monument in 1926 and 1990, has its origins between the 12th and 13th centuries. Its façade and bell tower date from the 14th century, while the nave, destroyed during the Wars of Religion in 1574, was rebuilt between 1599 and 1618. The building, of southern Gothic type, is characterized by a unique nave with five spans and ten side chapels, vaulted with bricks in the 19th century (1853–59).

Furniture and embellishments range from the 17th to the 19th century. The walnut altarpiece (1607) represents the Trinity and the Lamb of God, surrounded by worshiping angels. The high altar in pink marble, the statues of St Paul and the Immaculate Conception, as well as the communion grids in wrought iron (XVIII century) bear witness to this period. The organ, directed by Guillaume Monturus (1770–183) from a cabinet of Jean-François L'Epine (1767), was restored in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The church also preserves a 15th century bell and remarkable murals. Its history reflects the religious and architectural upheavals of the region, from the conflicts of the sixteenth century to modern developments. The protected elements include the façade, bell tower, nave, choir and side chapels, illustrating its evolution over more than six centuries.

Located in Auterive in Haute-Garonne (Occitanie), the church plays a central role in the local heritage. Its architecture combines medieval and Baroque influences, while its organ, ranked among the most notable in the region, attracts lovers of sacred music. The sculptures of François Mortreuil (1770) and the marbles of the choir underline his artistic importance.

Owned by the commune, the building remains an active place of worship and a witness to southern religious traditions. The successive restorations, notably those of the organ by Claude Armand (1975, 1996), guarantee the preservation of this exceptional heritage, open to the public and integrated into the network of French historical monuments.

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