Église du Sacré-Cœur d'Aurillac, Catholic church in Aurillac, France.
The Église du Sacré-Cœur d'Aurillac is a church with a high dome supported by pendentives, constructed from granite, Murat stone, and reinforced concrete. Its rational layout and form echo the cathedral architecture found across southwestern France.
The architect Pierre Croizet designed the church in 1937 in a neo-Roman rationalist style, drawing from cathedral traditions of southwestern France. The choice of materials including granite and Murat stone merged regional building traditions with contemporary construction methods.
The interior contains stained glass by Marguerite Huré and mosaics from Mauméjean workshops that define the nave space. These artworks from the 1930s represent the craftsmanship and artistic vision of that era.
The church is located on Avenue du Quatre-Septembre and is accessible by regular routes, with visiting hours that allow casual exploration. Special events like Heritage Days offer additional opportunities to explore the interior and learn more about the structure.
A monumental statue of Christ bearing the inscription PAX 1935 stands on the southern facade, created by sculptor Georges Bigeard. This striking figure is one of the most immediately noticeable elements when approaching the church.
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