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Origin and history

The Sainte-Foy church of Molompize, located in the Cantal, finds its origins in the 12th century under the impulse of the Benedictine monks of Conques, who founded a priory there. The original Romanesque building, characterized by a central nave in the middle of the hangar, the lower sides in quarter circle and a square choir vaulted in cradle, was completed by a circular apse and two apsidioles. Today, only the choir remains of this primitive construction, the other parts having undergone major transformations.

In the 19th century, the church underwent major changes. The nave and the side chapels were rebuilt in 1840, while the bell tower, demolished before 1838, was rebuilt around 1858 in a simplified version, for lack of means to carry out the original project of architect Magne. This bell tower is distinguished by a brick balustrade and a low slope roof. The ensemble was finally listed as historical monuments by order of 28 December 2006, recognizing its heritage value.

The church thus illustrates the architectural evolution of a medieval religious building, marked by its Romanesque heritage and subsequent adaptations. His choir, vaulted in cradle and finished with an apse, remains a rare testimony of early construction, while the reconstructed parts reflect the technical and financial constraints of the nineteenth century. The 2006 protection underlines its importance in the Cantalian and Auvergnat heritage.

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