Église Saint-Étienne de Mélas, Romanesque church in Le Teil, France.
The Saint-Étienne de Mélas church features three naves with the northern nave dating from the 11th century and contains decorated capitals depicting biblical themes.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1944 and 1948 revealed a funeral chapel and a baptismal font, indicating the rich religious history of the structure.
Before the 2019 earthquake, the church served as a central gathering place for the community, hosting baptisms, weddings, communions, and musical performances.
The church requires extensive restoration work following the 5.4 magnitude earthquake in 2019, which severely damaged its vault and walls.
The building stands on ancient Roman thermal baths with a hypocaust heating system, later transformed into a burial site during medieval times.
Location: Le Teil
GPS coordinates: 44.54290,4.67210
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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