Église Notre-Dame d'Ourjout, Romanesque church in Bordes-Uchentein, France
Église Notre-Dame d'Ourjout is a Romanesque church in Bordes-Uchentein with a single nave, a half-rounded apse, and distinctive roofing made of irregular slate tiles. The exterior is decorated with corbels and later side chapels from the 18th century complement the original structure.
The building took shape between the 11th and 17th centuries through gradual expansion and modification of its original structure. It received official protected status as a classified historical monument in 1910 and has remained so ever since.
The church displays Romanesque frescoes from the early medieval period, discovered during choir restoration work in 2012, showing similarities to works by Pyrenean artists. These painted walls are among the few surviving examples of that era in this region.
Access to the church may require advance arrangement as doors are not always open and the community prefers small groups. Information and guided visits can be arranged through the local heritage organization, which also provides materials about several other religious buildings nearby.
The bell-tower stands out with twin arcades that define its external appearance. This architectural detail is characteristic of the Romanesque era and sets it apart from many other churches of that period in the region.
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