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The church of Saint-Julien, mentioned as early as the 12th century in the archives of the Abbey of Aniane, preserves from this early period its north wall, integrated with the current building. The latter was rebuilt between 1260 and 1314, with a bedside vault dating from 1514. Originally covered with a carpented roof, the building was later vaulted, and a vault of the nave bears the date of 1616, linked to a repair after an armed intrusion.

The church has marked defensive features, such as arches and an elevation of the lateral floors, probably added in the 14th century to protect itself from the raids of the Routiers. These developments transform the building into a fortified space. The bell tower, built on a Romanesque base, and the southern gate to the crowns carved of foliage illustrate the architectural evolution of the site.

The main sanctuary, with five sides lit by windows in full hanger, contrasts with the side shrines, rectangular outside. The northern gate, with its groaned entrances surmounted by an archvolt, and the remains of the 12th century, like the base of the bell tower, bear witness to the different phases of construction. The church, a communal property, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1963.

At the beginning of the 20th century, ancient crepis and murals were scratched, partially altering the original appearance. The supervisor Pierre de Termes is associated with certain works, although his exact role is not detailed in the available sources. The building thus reflects almost six centuries of religious and military history in Languedoc.

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