EGLISE SAINT-MARY – ALBARET

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Built in a Romanesque style and topped by a pretty comb-shaped bell tower typical of the region, the church of Albaret-Sainte-Marie has a particularity: it has stairs allowing you to climb to the level of this famous bell tower. From there, a superb view on the surrounding Margeride awaits you! Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme

Built in a Romanesque style and topped by a pretty comb bell tower typical of the region, the church of Sainte-Mary presents a purely Romanesque architecture by its sobriety, built in large granite apparatus. A magnificent two-story comb bell tower and a portal with semicircular arches stand out.
Inside, the building follows the sobriety and austerity found on the outside. It is composed of a central vessel serving three side chapels. One of them, the southern one, is dedicated to Our Lady. At the level of its chevet, there is a majestic cross covered with a veil
Finally, being located on the heights of the village, the church offers a breathtaking view of the Margeride. And the icing on the cake, it is equipped with stairs allowing you to go up to the bell tower. From up there, it will be the occasion to observe closely one of these remarkable architectural elements that are the bell towers and of course also the bells! Without forgetting the panorama… Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme

Spoken languages : French

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