Prieuré d'Aleyrac, Romanesque priory ruins in Aleyrac, France.
The Prieuré d'Aleyrac is a Romanesque priory featuring a stone facade with arched openings, double-splayed windows, and a bell tower with two bell openings. The remaining walls show the layout and proportions of a typical medieval religious community's home.
The Benedictine priory was founded during the Middle Ages to serve as a religious community in the region. In 1905, it received protection as a classified historical monument, ensuring its preservation.
The interior displays large supporting arches divided by flat pilasters, showing how medieval builders constructed religious spaces. These details help visitors understand the craftsmanship and techniques used in that era.
The priory is located in the southeastern part of Aleyrac and can be reached by following departmental road 809 toward Taulignan. The ruins are visible from the outside and accessible without special preparations.
A natural spring flows within the church grounds, giving the site its alternative name Notre-Dame-la-Brune, meaning Our Lady of the Spring. This water source likely sustained the monks and influenced the site's spiritual importance.
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