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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Pierre de Montricoux, classified as a Historical Monument, presents a nave and low parts of the bell tower dating from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, characteristic of Romanesque art. The rest of the building, including the upper floors of the bell tower and the arrow, was built in the 15th and 16th centuries, illustrating a transition to the late Gothic style. The damaged arrow was rebuilt in 1905, while the brick balusters probably date from the same period.

The structure combines stone and bellows for the nave and base of the bell tower, and brick for octagonal floors and arrow. One architectural characteristic lies in the north chapel, superimposed on another and connected by a gallery to the former dungeon of the castle. This chapel successively served as a platform for the local rulers and lords, reflecting the social and religious importance of the place.

The nave walls were raised about 1.30 metres later, partially changing its original appearance. The bell tower and entrance door, protected since 1914, bear witness to the architectural evolution and restorations carried out over the centuries. The building, a communal property, thus embodies several periods of local history, from the Middle Ages to modern works.

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