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The church of Sainte-Eulalie de Fuilla is a Roman Catholic building located in the department of the Pyrénées-Orientales, in the commune of Fuilla, Occitanie. Built in the lower Rotjà valley, it is located near the hamlet of Fulla d'Avall, at an altitude of 520 meters, on the edge of the departmental road 6. Its strategic location in a narrow valley of the Oriental Pyrenees reflects its historical importance for local communities.

The church was first mentioned in 906, but its total reconstruction in the 11th century led to its consecration on December 22, 1031. This monument, classified as historical monuments in 1965, is distinguished by its characteristic Romanesque architecture: a main nave vaulted in a full-cinder cradle, two lower collateral naves, and Lombard arches. It is regarded as a model for other churches in the region, such as Saint Vincent of Cardona in Catalonia.

Inside, the church houses a polychrome wooden tomb, carved in the 15th century and classified as a historical monument. This element of furniture bears witness to the artistic and religious richness of the place throughout the centuries. The building thus embodies both a Romanesque architectural heritage and a preserved medieval spiritual heritage.

Fuilla, where the church is located, is a commune organized around three hamlets aligned along the Rotjà. The valley, framed by the Pyrenees, has long been a place of passage and exchanges between the Cerdagne and the Conflent. The Church of St. Eulalie, by its position and history, symbolizes this central role in the religious and community life of the region.

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