Church of Notre-Dame-du-Puy, Figeac

This church is the oldest in Figeac, built after a miracle. The present building dates from the 12th century. Taken by the Protestants in the 16th century, it was then transformed into a war fort, since it dominates the whole valley.

About this building

Building with a Latin cross plan, with a nave lined with lower level collaterals. The main façade is preceded by a bell-tower-porch, pierced by a sculpted portal framed by buttresses.

Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Train station within 250m

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Church of Saint-Sauveur, Figeac

Initially founded in the 9th century by Pépin, the church was later replaced by a church that was largely rebuilt in the 12th century. The church was in a state of disrepair for several years, particularly after the Hundred Years War. A large part of the building was restored in the 18th century.

Saint-Georges Church, Compains

The building, probably built by Saint Antoninus in the 13th century, also had later additions: the nave and the staircase adjacent to the crossing date back to the 15th century. The church was renovated in the 19th century.

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Chapel Saint-Martin de Rinhodes

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