A chapel in Saint Barthelemy church, Lauzerte

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A chapel in Saint Barthelemy church, Lauzerte

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A chapel in Saint Barthélemy church, Lauzerte, Occitanie, France.

The church of Saint Bartholomew is unusually situated perpendicular to the Place des Cornières in the upper town, which is a typical example of medieval architecture. Of the original architecture of the building, only the first bay and the portal to the square remain. However, this church contains interesting furnishings: stalls, paintings, baroque altarpiece, painted panelling attributed to Ingres and his pupils. It is really worth the detour and its visit allows you to touch the history of the town and of art. (Description from petitfute.co.uk)

A medieval bastide perched above the valleys and hills of the area known as the Quercy Blanc, Lauzerte is one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, a distinction granted to only 155 villages in the country. Founded in the 12th century by the Count of Toulouse, the village is located on the routes of the Santiago de Compostella. Lauzerte is described by its tourism agency as "a nature stop for family excursions and weekends exploring the rich past and present of the South West: our heritage and architecture, our leisure activities and festivities." (Description from Wikipedia)

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August 14th, 2022

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