Église Saint-Eutrope de Clermont-Ferrand, Neo-Gothic church building in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Église Saint-Eutrope is a Neo-Gothic church with four nave bays, side aisles, and a three-sided apse built from local Volvic stone. The structure displays pointed arches and large windows that flood the interior with light, creating a spacious vertical effect typical of the style.
A medieval building, probably from the 12th century, stood here until it was demolished in 1858. The present church was built between 1858 and 1862 in the Neo-Gothic style, replacing it on the same site. A major renovation campaign was completed in 2015, and the church has been listed as a monument historique since 1986.
The church is dedicated to Saint Eutropius, venerated as a martyr; in Occitan it is called glèisa Sant Eutròpi. It was a collegiate church before becoming a parish church, and the building is listed as a monument historique inscrit since 1986.
The church stands on rue Saint-Eutrope in Clermont-Ferrand and is listed as a monument historique inscrit, so it can be reached on foot from the surrounding streets. A major restoration campaign ran until 2015, so the stonework seen today is largely renewed. The building is an old collegiate church, not a parish in the ordinary sense, and it is open to visitors.
The church is a former collegiate foundation, and it has been listed as a monument historique inscrit since 1986. A major restoration campaign was completed in 2015, renewing the stonework and interior.
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