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The Saint-Pardulphe church of Saint-Perdoux is a Catholic building dedicated to Saint Pardulphe, Abbé de Guéret in the eighth century. Its construction dates mainly back to the 12th century, with an apse dated from the end of the 11th century by Marcel Durliat, based on the analysis of modillons. The nave, with its carved capitals, would have been built in the second half of the 12th century. The church was first mentioned in 1146 as dependent on Figeac Abbey, emphasizing its religious importance in the Middle Ages.

In 1574, during the Wars of Religion, the band leader Vidaillac occupied and strengthened the church, marking a troubled period in its history. Repairs were undertaken in 1605 and 1611 to restore the damage. In the 18th century, two lateral chapels were added on both sides of the nave, that of the north bearing the date of 1715 on its vault key. The current brick vaults, covering the nave and apse, date back to the late 19th century.

Ranked a historic monument in 1926, the church preserves remarkable Romanesque elements, such as its monolithic column portal and capitals adorned with stylized foliage. A reliquary statue of Saint Roch, referenced in the Palissy base, bears witness to its rich furniture heritage. The building, owned by the commune, remains a characteristic example of the Quercyn religious architecture, mixing medieval heritage and later additions.

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