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The church of Saint-Yrieix-et-Saint-Eutrope, located in Janailhac, Haute-Vienne, is a monument dating back to the 13th century, with significant additions at the beginning of the 16th century. Its architecture reflects these two periods: the nave has arches with cross-archs typical of the thirteenth century, while the choir, with its liernes and thirdons, illustrates the style of the early Renaissance. The western gate, in broken arch with a return archvolt, and the bedside adorned with a trilobed bay, underline the limo Gothic influence.

Between 1511 and 1801, the parish of the church depended on the cathedral of Limoges, marking its regional religious importance. The lateral chapels, adjacent to the third span of the nave, and the murals of the first span, which include the weapons of Louise de Pompadour, wife of René de Coral in 1605, testify to her social and artistic role. These decorative elements, combined with the limousine movement of the portal, make it a remarkable example of the local religious heritage.

Classified as a historical monument in 1987, the church now belongs to the municipality of Janailhac. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments highlights its architectural and historical value, especially for its Gothic and Renaissance characteristics. The references in the Mérimée and Clochers de France bases, as well as its precise location (9 Rue Saint-Eutrope), make it a documented and accessible site, although its geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10).

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