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The church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul du Bourdeix, located a few meters from the former dungeon of the castle, would have served as a castral chapel. Its architecture reflects several periods: the north nave and the east wall of the choir date from the 12th century, while major changes take place in the 15th and 17th centuries. The portal, composed of two asymmetric doors, has seven archvolts in broken arches, whose upper rests on sculpted blazes of human figures. A low crypt, vaulted and full of bones, is under the choir of the north nave.

According to oral tradition, Isabeau de la Goublaye, lady of Bourdeix, would have promised in 1454 to build a chapel dedicated to the Virgin if she obtained an heir within the year. His vow was fulfilled, and the church was rebuilt around 1600. The building, with a barlong plan with two naves, ends with a flat bedside. The foothill between the gates of the gate marks the junction between the two naves, testifying to successive phases of construction.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 29 February 1988, the church now belongs to the commune of Le Bourdeix. Its location, crypt and architectural elements make it a remarkable testimony to the local religious and seigneurial history, linked to the nearby castle. The accuracy of its location is considered very satisfactory (note 8/10), and its dual-entry portal remains one of its most distinctive features.

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