Église Notre-Dame - Saint-Flour, France
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N 45° 02.017 E 003° 05.567
31T E 507308 N 4986688
[EN] The Church of Our Lady of Saint-Flour is a former Catholic church located in Saint-Flour. [FR] L'église Notre-Dame de Saint-Flour est une ancienne église catholique située à Saint-Flour.
Waymark Code: WM1C8HF
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Date Posted: 07/03/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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" History
Permission to build the church was granted in 1323, and its construction continued until the 15th century. During the Revolution, alterations were made to the church, including the removal of the nave vaults and the reduction of a bay on the west side. Following this, the church was abandoned, converted into a market hall, and then used by the municipality as a storage facility for materials.

Description
The structure consists of a vast single nave with five bays vaulted over ribbed vaults, with buttresses between which side chapels are integrated. The polygonal choir is surrounded by five equally polygonal chapels. A massive, square bell tower with defensive features is flanked by an octagonal turret providing access to the upper levels. It rises over a bay on the south side. The architecture showcases the distinctive features of the local style.

Heritage Enhancement
Until the 1980s, this building served as a covered market. Between 2005 and 2008, it underwent a complete restoration. In 2023, it was used as a covered market during the winter season and as an exhibition space during the summer."

Sources : The Church

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" Histoire
L'autorisation de construire l'église est accordée en 1323, et sa réalisation s'étend jusqu'au XVe siècle. Pendant la Révolution, des altérations sont apportées à l'église, incluant la suppression des voûtes de la nef et la réduction d'une travée à l'ouest. À la suite de cela, l'église est abandonnée, transformée en halles, puis utilisée par la municipalité comme lieu de stockage pour le matériel.

Description
La structure se compose d'une vaste nef unique comportant cinq travées voûtées sur croisées d'ogives, avec des contreforts entre lesquels sont intégrées des chapelles latérales. Le chœur polygonal est entouré de cinq chapelles également polygonales. Un clocher massif, de forme carrée et doté de caractéristiques défensives, est flanqué d'une tourelle octogonale permettant l'accès aux niveaux supérieurs. Il s'élève sur une travée du côté sud. L'architecture présente les traits distinctifs du style local.

Valorisation du patrimoine
Jusqu'aux années 1980, cet édifice servait de marché couvert. Entre 2005 et 2008, il fait l'objet d'une restauration complète. En 2023, il est utilisé comme marché couvert pendant la saison hivernale et comme lieu d'exposition pendant l'été. "

Sources : L'Eglise

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1324

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
Place d'Armes
Saint-Flour, Cantal France
15100


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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