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St Alvère in the Périgord :
the first truffle market
in France to have gone
on-line !

Listed as an Historical Monument

 
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The church belonged to the priory and although its date is unknown, the oldest, right-hand side dates from at least the 13th century.
The church, which is dedicated to St Anne, is 21m long and 6m wide and has only one nave. The original architecture was Romanesque-Byzantine. The right-hand wall is especially remarkable due to its groups of clustered columns, some square, some round, topped by carved capitals which, despite their poor condition, are still of particular interest.
Sculpted imaginary beasts, fish and other symbols commonly used in the 13th century can still be discerned under the capitals. The belfry, door and rest of the church are of less interest dating only from the Renaissance.

Renovated in 1995, 1996, 1997.

The ‘Pays’ of Eymet Tourist Information Office :
Tel / fax : 05.53.23.74.95