Saint Martin’s Church
Champagnac
Opening period
Open every day Opening hours .
The church is closed, but can be visited by collecting the keys from the Town Hall during office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:30.
On request, it is also possible to organize a guided tour by a volunteer from the parish. Please contact the town hall's tourism department.
Description
A 12th-century Romanesque church in the "Mauriacois" style, with a typically Romanesque chevet and tower listed as a Monument Historique, and remarkable stained glass windows restored in 2022.
The church was once attached to the Benedictine priory of Notre-Dame de Bonnesaigne. The church was later renamed Saint Martin.
Also noteworthy are the 80 modillions sculpted by Mauriac sculptor Jean Ribes, who also fashioned the font, altar and Mauriac-style capitals in the 19th century.
Geraldus Clericus, a medieval sculptor who carved several capitals, including one depicting Saint Michel slaying the dragon, also left his mark on the church.
Also noteworthy are the 80 modillions sculpted by Mauriac sculptor Jean Ribes, who also fashioned the font, altar and Mauriac-style capitals in the 19th century.
Geraldus Clericus, a medieval sculptor who carved several capitals, including one depicting Saint Michel slaying the dragon, also left his mark on the church.
Prices
Free of charge.
Location
Place de l'église
15350 Champagnac
15350 Champagnac
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