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The church Saint-Pierre de Moustier-Ventadour, located in the Corrèze department in New Aquitaine, is a religious building dating back to the 12th century, with a major reconstruction in the 4th quarter of the 15th century. It belongs to a family of churches characteristic of the Millevaches plateau, recognizable by their apse with cut strips and their bell tower on porch. A priory, founded by the Viscounts of Comborn-Ventadour before 1116, was initially located in the castle before extending outside it. The church, dependent on Cluny's order, was entirely rebuilt in 1494.

The present building preserves elements of the twelfth century, such as the cornice of the bedside, the columns of the triumphal arch with their carved capitals, and two bays on the south facade. The western facade was restored in 1786. The church, both priorial and parish, has undergone several changes over the centuries, including work on the nave, bell tower and cover in 1786, as well as restoration of the structure and cover in 1872. Remains of late 15th century murals remain on the triumphal arch and in the northern chapel.

Ranked a historic monument in 1972, Saint-Pierre Church is now owned by the commune of Moustier-Ventadour. Its architecture and history reflect Clunisian influences and local developments, notably through reconstructions and successive additions. The site also preserves traces of its medieval past, with Romanesque and Gothic elements, illustrating the stylistic transitions and liturgical needs of the period.

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