EGLISE NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-SALETTE
The church of Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue is a Romanesque church built in the 12th century by the monks of the abbey of Cendras, located in the Cévennes gardoises. Originally in the heart of an important village that has disappeared, it was damaged many times during the local religious conflicts of the 18th century and during the French Revolution.
The church of Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue is a Romanesque church built in the 12th century by the monks of the abbey of Cendras, located in the Cévennes gardoises. Originally in the heart of an important village that has disappeared, it was damaged many times during the local religious conflicts of the 18th century and during the French Revolution.
Its plan is composed of a nave of three bays with a barrel vault and ending with a semi-circular apse. To the south, a small side aisle of two bays, later, ends with an absidiole
Built in schist, as well as the presbytery which is next to it, it is a characteristic example of Romanesque architecture in the Cévennes, with in particular a beautiful schist bond at the level of the external chevet
Recently restored, it sometimes hosts musical events.
