Prieuré de Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue

The priory stands at the foot of Mont Pyfarat, featuring stone walls, religious motifs, and architectural elements characteristic of medieval religious buildings.

Founded in 1061 through Lord Artaud Argental's bequest to the monks of La Chaise-Dieu, the priory became a center of religious activity.

The priory contains multiple frescoes from different periods, including a 15th-century artwork and a more recent creation by Greschny from 1969.

The religious structure maintains a museum of sacred art in its tribune, allowing visitors to examine medieval religious artifacts and decorative elements.

The church's distinctive twisted spire, constructed between 1767 and 1774, represents an unusual architectural feature among European religious buildings.

Location: Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.27056,4.49583

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00