Churches, basilicas and cathedrals of Auvergne
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Basilica of Our Lady in OrcivalList item 1
It is one of the 5 major Romanesque churches of the Puy de Dôme.
Notre-Dame d'Orcival is the home of the famous statue La Vierge Noire d'Orcival (dating from approximately 1170).
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Abbey of Saint-Austremoine of IssoireList item 2
A Romanesque church from the end of the 11th century - beginning of the 12th century, rich in colours! It is classified as a Historic Monument.
It is one of the rare Romanesque churches to have the complete representation of the zodiac cycle , and even the presence of a 13th sign... mystery!
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Church of Saint-SaturninList item 3
Near the campsite, go and visit the church of Saint-Saturnin.
Built in the 12th century between 1150 and 1157, this church is the smallest of the five major Romanesque churches in Auvergne.
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Cathedral of Our Lady of ClermontList item 4
The emblematic Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption cathedral stands on the central hill of Clermont.
Contrary to appearances, it is very clean! It is the first and largest building entirely built from lava stone in Volvic.
