EGLISE SAINT-SAUVEUR-DE-CHIRAC
The former chapel of the Monastery of St. Saviour, now a parish church, is a building with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with interventions from the late 16th and early 17th century after the destruction caused by the Wars of Religion
Built at the end of the 11th century, the church of the Benedictine priory of Chirac was consecrated in 1095 by Pope Urban II, who came to preach the first crusade
The building, a jewel of the Romanesque period, was attacked by the English during the Hundred Years' War, despite the fortifications, some of which are still visible. The Romanesque unity is nevertheless preserved, capitals of excellent workmanship are still visible on the facade, in the nave and in the two side aisles. The portal is surmounted by the arms of Guillaume de GRIMOARD, who became Urban V, a native of Mont Lozère, welcomed in 1319 and ordained a Benedictine priest a few years later
The village has its origin in this monastic foundation
In 1801, the church of Saint-Sauveur became a parish. Pilgrims used to stop here to avoid the harshness of the Aubrac in winter. The church is dedicated to the Holy Saviour.
Starting point of the heritage circuit and the Baludik route, discover the history of Le Monastier!
