Sauvelaude Abbey Church

Sauvelade, France

Sauvelaude Abbey was established in 1127 by Count Gaston IV. The abbey was burned down by Protestant army in 1569, but the church was spared and restored later.

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Founded: 1127
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Philippe B. (8 months ago)
This Romanesque church built in the 12th or 13th century is distinguished by its centered Greek cross plan: its length does not exceed the width of the transept. The view of its apse from the bridge over the Laà is magnificent.
Théophile Icard (9 months ago)
Very beautiful church, and Jesus is present in the tabernacle. However, we arrived while a film (20 mins) was being projected in the dome just above the tabernacle for heritage days. This is not the place. The pilgrims cannot pray and this is a great lack of respect for Jesus, because it is above all his house and not a place to promote industry and local initiatives.
María del Pilar Tablado Morón (2 years ago)
Beautiful and well preserved Abbey and Church from the 12th century. Very good stonework factory with excellent acoustics. It consists of the main altar and two side chapels Its existence in the place is surprising. Nearby is a memorial to the soldiers of the 14th.
jacques pila (2 years ago)
Extraordinary Church, on the other hand the video commentary is an infamous soup served by politicians in search of recognition. As usual… we would have simply liked a historical explanation.
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