Abbatiale Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac
Abbatiale Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac, Medieval Benedictine abbey in Aurillac, France
The Saint-Géraud Abbey exhibits Romanesque architecture with rounded arches, substantial stone walls, and a central nave flanked by side aisles extending through its length.
Founded before 885 by Count Gerald of Aurillac, the abbey construction started in 894 and finished in 916, becoming directly affiliated with the Holy See.
The monastery functioned as an educational center during the Middle Ages, producing notable scholars including Gerbert of Aurillac, who later became Pope Sylvester II.
The abbey maintains regular visiting hours, offering guided tours that detail the architectural elements and historical significance of the religious complex.
Archaeological excavations between 2013 and 2014 uncovered numerous wooden monoxyl sarcophagi from the 9th century, preserved in exceptional conditions.
Location: Aurillac
Founders: Gerald of Aurillac
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: place Saint-Géraud
GPS coordinates: 44.93138,2.44820
Latest update: May 25, 2025 01:43
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