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The church of Saint-Blaise-et-Saint-Martin de Chaudes-Aigues, located in the Cantal region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a Gothic building rebuilt around 1460 after the destruction of the Wars of Religion. It underwent several major transformations, notably in the 15th, 18th and 19th centuries, with enlargements, consolidations and the partial reconstruction of its bell tower in 1838. Its present name, combining Saint-Martin and Saint-Blaise, dates from the 18th century, when the building was also enriched with a new western facade and two additional spans in the nave.

In the 19th century, the church incorporated neo-Gothic elements, such as woodwork surrounding the 16th century stalls, and benefited from significant restorations, especially in 1974. The stained glass windows, made around 1930 by the Mauméjean workshop, as well as its remarkable furniture (lutrin, bentier, pulpit, wooden Pieta), testify to its artistic and liturgical evolution. The building, which has been listed as a historical monument since 2006, also maintains an external metal cross on the "Planol" site.

The church architecture combines a high nave flanked by chapels, a choir decorated with carved stalls, and an oak master altar. These features, combined with its turbulent history, make it a notable example of the Cantalian religious heritage, reflecting stylistic influences and community needs throughout the centuries.

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