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The Sainte-Apollonie church of Aurin, located in the Lauragais, is a rural building typical of the region, marked by an imposing bell tower-wall. Built in the 16th century, it was restored and vaulted in the 19th century, maintaining a unique nave with a bedside. This monument, surrounded by the communal cemetery, reflects the modest and functional architecture of the country churches of the period, adapted to the needs of a rural community.

In the middle of the 20th century, the church was enriched by murals made in 1950 by François Bernadi, accompanied by his brother-in-law, painter Carlos Pradal. These frescoes, completed in 1996 by Bernadi, illustrate the legend of Saint Apollonie as well as scenes of Christ's life, incorporating local landscapes of Lauragais. These works, protected since 2001, transform the building into a unique artistic and historical testimony, combining religious tradition and regional cultural heritage.

Classified as a Historic Monument, the church with its side porch and all the wall paintings was inscribed by order of 30 April 2001. Owned by Aurin, it embodies both a place of worship and a preserved artistic heritage, where architectural and pictorial history respond to the evolution of a territory and its traditions.

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