Initial construction XIe et XIIe siècles (≈ 1250)
Medieval origins of the building.
XVe siècle
Post-war reconstruction
Post-war reconstruction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Work after the Hundred Years War.
2004
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 2004 (≈ 2004)
Official church protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire church (Box A 574): inscription by order of 11 October 2004
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The church of Sainte-Marie, located in Montmurat in the department of Cantal (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a religious building whose origins date back to the 11th and 12th centuries. It was partially rebuilt in the 15th and 19th centuries, thus illustrating architectural developments and restoration needs after troubled periods, including the Hundred Years War.
This church is representative of the reconstruction efforts undertaken in the region after the destruction caused by the Hundred Years' War. Its architecture thus combines medieval elements and more recent additions, reflecting the different periods of its history. It was listed as historic monuments in 2004, recognizing its heritage value.
The building, owned by the municipality of Montmurat, is today a testimony to local religious and architectural history. Its listing in the historical monuments inventory in 2004 preserved this heritage, while making it accessible to the public. The precise location of the church, in the village of Montmurat, makes it a central point of community life for centuries.
