Église Notre-Dame de Thines

Notre-Dame de Thines church displays a Romanesque architecture with four column statues adorning its portal and a monumental staircase leading to the main entrance.

Built between 1170 and 1190 by the Benedictines of Saint-Chaffre du Monastier Abbey, the church was listed as a historical monument in 1862.

The carved lintel of the church features detailed biblical scenes, including the entry into Jerusalem and the arrest of Jesus in characteristic Romanesque style.

The building stands on pilgrimage routes to Le Puy-en-Velay and Santiago de Compostela, in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The stones used for the church construction were transported from Faugères, located 16 kilometers away, demonstrating the scale of this architectural project.

Location: Malarce-sur-la-Thines

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: Thines

GPS coordinates: 44.44640,4.07350

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58