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Eglise Saint-Pierre
Historic site and monument
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Church
in Amou
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Composite building whose medieval elements (Romanesque chevet, seigneurial chapel and 15th-century bell-tower-porch) are associated with aisles built in the 19th century
The base of the chevet of this large church is Romanesque but multiple restorations over the centuries have modified its general appearance. The decoration of arcatures on the outside of the apse is typical of the 12th century in the region. The bell-tower-porch from the 14th-15th century originally had defensive and...Composite building whose medieval elements (Romanesque chevet, seigneurial chapel and 15th-century bell-tower-porch) are associated with aisles built in the 19th century
The base of the chevet of this large church is Romanesque but multiple restorations over the centuries have modified its general appearance. The decoration of arcatures on the outside of the apse is typical of the 12th century in the region. The bell-tower-porch from the 14th-15th century originally had defensive and community gathering functions. The beautiful interior furnishings come partly from the Abbey of Saint-Jean de la Castelle.
You can get the guide for the visit at the Tourist Office. Guided tours available on request.
