Churches, basilicas and cathedrals of Auvergne
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Notre-Dame Basilica in OrcivalList item 1
It is one of the 5 major Romanesque churches of Puy de Dôme.
Notre-Dame d'Orcival is home to the famous Black Virgin statue of Orcival (dating from approximately 1170).
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Saint-Austremoine Abbey in IssoireList item 2
A Romanesque church from the late 11th - early 12th century, rich in colors! It is classified as a Historic Monument.
It is one of the rare Romanesque churches to have a 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 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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Notre-Dame Cathedral of ClermontList item 4
The emblematic Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption cathedral stands on the central mound of Clermont.
Contrary to appearances, it is very clean! It is the first and largest building entirely built in lava stone from Volvic.
