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Saint Vincent de Souliès Church is a Catholic church located in the commune of Paulhiac in the Lot-et-Garonne department. Its bell tower and western façade, dating from the 13th century, retained their original appearance, offering an architectural testimony of this period. The bell tower-wall, rectangular and covered with canal tiles, is pierced by four openings in the middle, typical of late Romanesque architecture.

The portal dates back to the 15th century and has a flamboyant Gothic style. It is adorned with ground columns forming four separate arches, surmounted by a brace falling on two straight columns finished with cabbages. This set is now partially hidden by a wooden awning, added to protect the entrance. Lateral chapels were added in the 19th century, slightly changing the original structure.

The western façade of the church was listed as historic monuments on June 20, 1950, recognizing its heritage value. The building belongs to the commune of Paulhiac and remains an active place of worship. Its architecture thus combines Romanesque and Gothic elements, reflecting stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and more recent additions.

The site is mentioned in local historical works, such as the Historical Doll of the Diocese of Agen (1789), which attests to its religious importance in the region. Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its precise location at 97 Soulies, 47150 Paulhiac, with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory.

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