Église Saint-Sernin de Brive-la-Gaillarde

Église Saint-Sernin is a church building with Neo-Romanesque architecture and a notable facade, located at the bottom of Avenue Jean-Jaurès. The bell tower is a visible feature that complements the overall structure.

This church was built between 1885 and 1889 under architect Louis Bonnay's direction, with the bell tower added in 1904. An earlier version of the church existed at this location starting in the 1200s.

Inside you can see carved religious sculptures, including a scene of Saint George fighting the dragon and a dove representing the Holy Spirit. These artworks help visitors understand the faith tradition this place represents.

The church is centrally located on Avenue Jean-Jaurès and easy to reach on foot. It remains an active place where visitors can experience religious services and community gatherings.

This place experienced multiple relocations throughout Brive-la-Gaillarde, having existed at different sites since the 1200s. These moves tell the story of how the city and its community changed over time.

Location: Brive-la-Gaillarde

GPS coordinates: 45.15610,1.53182

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43