Saint John the Baptist Church
Le Monteil
Opening period
All year round daily.
Description
Until 1903, the hamlet of Chastel-Marlhac was the parish seat and the administrative center of the commune. Finding the parish church a bit far, the residents of Monteil and the surrounding area suggested building another church.
A notarial deed from 1868 states that the people of Monteil and the surrounding hamlets must, if they wish, pay the sum of 15,000 francs for the construction of a church. The building was constructed and completed in 1874.
The interior of the Saint John the Baptist Church in Le Monteil has a Latin cross layout with a nave and a chancel vaulted with brick ribbing. The capitals are decorated with carved plant motifs, in a simple 19th-century style.
The church also preserves several catalogued liturgical objects: statues of saints, a chalice, a paten, monstrances, and religious vestments, reflecting parish life and the richness of its furnishings.
Visiting and access: self-guided visits are possible, keys can be picked up at the Monteil town hall: 04 71 40 64 02.
The interior of the Saint John the Baptist Church in Le Monteil has a Latin cross layout with a nave and a chancel vaulted with brick ribbing. The capitals are decorated with carved plant motifs, in a simple 19th-century style.
The church also preserves several catalogued liturgical objects: statues of saints, a chalice, a paten, monstrances, and religious vestments, reflecting parish life and the richness of its furnishings.
Visiting and access: self-guided visits are possible, keys can be picked up at the Monteil town hall: 04 71 40 64 02.
Prices
Free access.
Location
Le bourg
15240 Le Monteil
15240 Le Monteil
Things to do
in the area
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