Romanesque Itinerary in the Pic Saint-Loup
From Notre-Dame-de-Londres to Ferrières-les-Verreries, via Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues, Assas and Saint-Jean-de-Buèges, Romanesque and Baroque history has left an important legacy in the Grand Pic Saint-Loup.
The Grand Pic Saint-Loup is dotted with numerous Romanesque churches and chapels dotted around the area, like so many stops on an initiatory journey, all around the Pic. Put on your shoes and discover the history of Romanesque architecture.
1 - Romanesque church of Notre-Dame
At the top of the charming village of Pégairolles-de-Buèges, this 11th- and 12th-century freestone church has a striking ochre colour and a square, spire-shaped bell tower.
2 - Romanesque church of Saint-Martin
Construite selon un plan tréflé unique en Bas Languedoc et surmontée d’une coupole sur sa toiture de lauzes, cette église du XIe siècle d’influence Byzantine est classée Monument Historique.
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3 - Chapel of Saint-Étienne-de-Gabriac
Construite sur une butte sacrée par les moines de Maguelone, cette chapelle du XIIe siècle est typique de l’architecture romane languedocienne. C’est également le spot secret des habitants, pour admirer la plus belle vue du Pic Saint-Loup.
4 - Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
The Romanesque church was built in the 11th century by monks from Aniane Abbey and the Cuculles monastery. During the 14th century, the church was heightened and took on the appearance of a fortified church.
It served as a refuge for the population during the Hundred Years' War.
5 - Notre-Dame-D'Aleyrac Chapel
Built on an ancient Gallo-Roman estate and nestling in the heart of a vineyard, this 11th-century chapel is listed as a Historic Monument. Emblematic of the winegrowing landscape, it's an ideal destination for a lovely bike ride.
