Commanderie de Vaour, Templar commandry in Vaour, France
The Commanderie de Vaour features a restored barn supported by nine buttresses and follows a trapezoidal layout within its enclosure walls.
Founded in 1140 when the knights of Penne donated land to Pierre Humbert, the commandry extended its influence across seven cantons reaching into Quercy.
The ground floor of the former knights' residence contained a kitchen, bread oven, and refectory, while an octagonal tower led to the commander's quarters.
The barn now functions as a performance venue managed by l'Été de Vaour association for local cultural events and theatrical productions.
The church integrated into the ground floor of the 20-meter-high dungeon demonstrates the military and religious fusion characteristic of Templar architecture.
Location: Vaour
GPS coordinates: 44.06930,1.80264
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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