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The church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix, located in the château district of Limoges (Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is an emblematic building combining Gothic architecture (XIIIth–XVIth centuries) and Romanesque remains. Its bell tower, typically Limousin, contrasts with 19th century neo-Gothic additions such as gables or slate roofs. It also preserves baroque altarpieces from the former Jesuit chapel, now integrated into the Gay-Lussac High School.

The crypt of the church houses an ossuary, while its nave houses the burial of Blessed Bernard Bardon de Brun (died 1625), an object of devotion for pilgrims. Two historical figures were named there: Guillaume Grégoire de Roulhac (1751) and Marshal Bugeud (1784). Ranked a historic monument in 1909, it is also distinguished by its stained glass windows, including one of the 16th century by Jean Pénicaud and another (1875) by Gustave Doré.

The building illustrates the religious stylistic evolution in Limousin, from medieval origins to modern reinterpretations. His stained glass of Miraculous Fishing, inspired by Gustave Doré, and his ossuary underline his role both spiritual and memorial. The 19th century transformations, though controversial, reflect attempts to restore the Gothic heritage under romantic influence.

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