Church “Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens”

The Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens, formerly the Chapel of Saint-Victor, is the parish church of Antignac. Its origins date back to the 12th century, when the chancel was built as part of a priory dependent on La Chaise-Dieu. Over the centuries, the building has been remodeled: side chapels were added in the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1789, the original bell gable was replaced by a new bell tower. The nave was extensively modified in the 18th century and then decorated in the 19th century: painted wainscoting was installed, and stained-glass windows were created between 1870 and 1880 by the master glassmaker Chamrobert. The chancel, typically Romanesque, consists of a semicircular apse with a vaulted ceiling, bordered by an arcade supported by columns and capitals. The medieval side chapels have barrel vaults, while the later chapels (18th century) have groin vaults. The nave is covered by rustic painted paneling, forming a false barrel vault; the planks are decorated with a blue background on which appears a symbolic eye within a triangle, surrounded by cherubs and the four Evangelists in the corners. The building is constructed of volcanic stones (trachyte, tufa), gneiss, and rubble, typical of the local heritage.

Visit and access: self-guided tours are possible; collect the keys from the Antignac town hall (04 71 40 21 16).