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Peaceful bench for a well-deserved break

The name of Saint-CHRISTOPHE, to whom - in addition to the Mother of God Mary - this church is dedicated, means "Christ-bearer". According to the legend of the saint, he was a gigantic man and carried people across a river. One day a small child called to him and he carried it on his shoulders to the other bank. Amazingly, the child became heavier and he said he felt as if the weight of the whole world was on his shoulders. Then the child revealed himself to him as Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer of the world.

The monastery of Mezin was founded by Cluny. The monastery was destroyed by revolution and religious wars and the monastery church now serves only as a parish church. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and is well worth seeing.

Founded in 1284, Vianne is one of the rare bastides in the southwest that has retained its fortification system: its city walls, four gates and towers, which are now practically intact, have withstood the onslaught of time and man and are one of the most authentic bastides testifying to Albret's medieval past. With the road crossing and the four gates, this design is reminiscent of Roman urban architecture with cardo and decumanus. The Romanesque church is atypically located on the edge of the town.

The church of Vianne is not in the center but on the edge of the village near the east gate. It is dedicated to both Notre Dame and St. Christopher. There are some very special capitals. It is reasonable to assume that there was also a priory and hospital or pilgrims' hostel here. Perhaps this was intended to keep the sick closer to the edge of the town?

A monastery founded by the Cluny monastery in the 11th century, of which only the church remains today as a parish church. Very pleasant atmosphere! It has two patron saints, Notre Dame and Saint Christopher. At the end of the 19th century, a statue of the Roman god Mercury was found during excavations, who, like Saint Christopher, was considered to be a protector for travelers.

The castle was closed on 20.9.24. Visits only possible by telephone request.