France
New Aquitaine
Villeneuve-Sur-Lot
Penne-D'Agenais
Basilica of Our Lady of Peyragude
France
New Aquitaine
Villeneuve-Sur-Lot
Penne-D'Agenais
Basilica of Our Lady of Peyragude
Basilica of Our Lady of Peyragude
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Location: Penne-D'Agenais, Villeneuve-Sur-Lot, New Aquitaine, France
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As early as the year 1000, a place of worship existed here. It was completely destroyed in 1562 by the Protestants. The statue of Notre-Dame was saved from destruction during the Revolution.In the 19th century, a new sanctuary was built on May 14, 1897. This Roman-Byzantine style building, which dominates the Lot valley, was not completed until 1948. Important pilgrimages to the Virgin take place here.
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•December 29, 2022
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