Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Beaulieu

The Saint-Pierre abbey features a four-bay nave with barrel vaults, side aisles, and a transept leading to a choir with three radiating chapels.

Archbishop Raoul of Bourges established the abbey around 840, with construction starting in 1100 and continuing through the early thirteenth century.

The southern portal displays intricate sculptures depicting Christ's triumph, with symbolic figures representing religious themes and ancient motifs.

The abbey church contains numerous liturgical objects, including medieval reliquaries and religious artworks that demonstrate its historical significance.

The sixty-five capitals inside the abbey present detailed carvings of griffins and atlantes, showing similarities to Saint-Martial Abbey decorative elements.

Location: Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.97935,1.83824

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44