Saint John the Baptist (Saint Jean Baptiste), to whom this church in Espalion is dedicated, is - like Saint Joseph - a man on the threshold from the Old to …

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The parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was built in 1883 in a neo-Gothic style. It replaced an older church nearby that had grown too small. It is remarkable that the church was built in the years following the French Revolution. It is a rare occurrence in France. The relics of Saint Hilaire have been kept in a chapel since 1883. The beauty of the church is evident in the photos.

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1. Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy – Espalion loop from Saint-Côme-d'Olt

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2. Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy – Espalion loop from Saint-Côme-d'Olt

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3. Tanneries Houses on the Lot – Le Vieux Palais on the Lot loop from La Cité

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Espalion, Rodez, Occitania, France

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Espalion

1. Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy – Espalion loop from Saint-Côme-d'Olt

2. Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy – Espalion loop from Saint-Côme-d'Olt

3. Tanneries Houses on the Lot – Le Vieux Palais on the Lot loop from La Cité

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