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    1. Collonges-la-Rouge Village – saint pierre church loop from Noailhac

    6.69km

    02:02

    230m

    230m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 19, 2024

    The Church of Saint-Pierre de Collonges-la-Rouge, located in the picturesque village of Collonges-la-Rouge, is a remarkable building that attracts attention not only for its architecture but also for its fascinating history. Built in the late 11th century in red sandstone, this church was enlarged in the Middle Ages and fortified in the late 14th century. It has a complex plan with two naves and several chapels added in the 15th and 16th centuries, giving it an irregular and unique appearance. The church's Romanesque bell tower, dating from the 12th century, is considered an archetypal example of the Limousin style, with only four examples remaining in the region. The church is also famous for its portal decorated with a white limestone tympanum, contrasting with the surrounding red sandstone, and sculpted around 1140 by artists from Toulouse. Listed as a historic monument since 1905, the Saint-Pierre Church is a heritage jewel that bears witness to the rich and varied history of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

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      August 21, 2024

      The church has a richly decorated tympanum (decorative surface above the entrance). Its half-relief sculptures represent the Ascension of Christ or his return. In the middle of the upper register, Christ holding the book with the seven seals is framed by two angels surrounded by two other crouching angels. In the lower register, the Virgin is surrounded by eleven apostles. The depiction is strongly inspired by the tympanum of the Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Cahors.

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        February 17, 2025

        beautiful typical church.

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          Location: Collonges-La-Rouge, Brive-La-Gaillarde, New Aquitaine, France

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