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The church of Saint-Éloi de Mailhoc, classified as a Historic Monument since 1927, is distinguished by its sober and functional architecture of the 15th century. It consists of a unique nave dogives vault, typical of late Gothic, and a square porch topped by a bell tower. The latter rests on four massive stone pillars, before rising into an octagonal structure pierced with bays in the middle of the hanger. The porch, later extended by an appenti-covered meadow, was once a central place for the community, hosting meetings and the exercise of local justice.

The preau, supported by two circular columns, illustrates the social importance of the church in the Middle Ages. This type of arrangement, both practical and symbolic, reflects the multifunctional role of religious buildings in Occitan villages: place of worship, but also space for assembly and administration. Registration for the Historic Monuments in 1927 underscores its heritage value, although its exact location remains approximate (estimated at 6/10).

The present structure, owned by the commune of Mailhoc (Dep. Tarn, Occitanie region), preserves characteristic architectural elements such as ogival vaults and bays in the middle of the wall. These details, combined with the historical use of the preau, offer a tangible testimony of the 15th century community and judicial life in this region. No information is available on any sponsors or artisans involved in its construction.

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