Construction of the priory XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial date of the medieval monument.
15 janvier 1932
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 15 janvier 1932 (≈ 1932)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Priory: registration by order of 15 January 1932
Origin and history
The priory of Mazerat-Aurouze is a medieval religious building located in the village of the same name, in Haute-Loire. Dating from the 12th century, it illustrates the monastic architecture of this period in Auvergne, an area marked by a strong ecclesiastical presence and intense cultural exchanges.
Ranked as historical monuments by order of 15 January 1932, this priory testifies to the importance of religious establishments in the territorial and spiritual organization of the Middle Ages. Its inscription reflects the desire to preserve a heritage linked to Christian history and the architectural heritage of the region.
Located in the former province of Auvergne, now integrated in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the priory is part of a rural landscape where local communities revolved around places of worship. These buildings served as religious, economic and social centres, playing a key role in the daily lives of the inhabitants.
Available sources, such as the Merimée base or Wikipedia, confirm its status as a protected monument and its precise location in Mazerat-Aurouze (INSEE code 43131). However, no additional information on its founders, major changes or current use is mentioned in the texts consulted.
