SAINT MARTIN CHURCH

Romanesque, Church and Priory

in FAU-DE-PEYRE

13th-century Romanesque building, the church of Fau-de-Peyre boasts architecture typical of the churches of the Aubrac region. Built entirely of granite, it features a bell gable dating from 1797, the year the building was rebuilt following the French Revolution. The church's distinctive feature lies in its original architecture, particularly that of its bell tower. It has four openings, three of which are open and one blind. Furthermore, the attention to detail in the sculpted elements is also remarkable. The three pinnacles are topped with granite blocks carved in the likeness of the Trinity. Inside, the Romanesque style predominates, characterized by its simplicity and its semicircular vaults. On the west side, a magnificent oculus depicts Saint Bruno in the white habit of the Carthusian monks. In the north transept, the church houses a granite baptismal font. Dedicated to Saint Martin, the church houses in its chancel a statue and a stained-glass window depicting the saint

Location details

  • Aubrac
Altitude (m) :

1104

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Individual free visit : Permanent

Average visit duration : 00h30

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Address

Le Fau de Peyre
48130 PEYRE EN AUBRAC

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