Ancient Church of Saint John the Baptist, Espalion

This Romanesque church was built between the end of the 11th and the beginning of the 12th century. It was placed on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, leading from Puy en Velay to Conques. Its portal is close to that of Conques with large carved decorations. Its pictures illustrate the themes of Pentecost.

Located at the foot of the Aubrac, in the fertile Lot valley, Saint-Côme-d'Olt is a village whose almost circular physiognomy has kept its medieval character. Its city was fashioned around the ancient ramparts which have become the exterior facades of the houses. Three fortified entrance doors; the Porte de la Barrieyre, Thèron and Porte Neuve allow access to its centre, through very typical alleys. In its centre, it houses the two primordial monuments of the site: its twisted bell-tower church and its castle, former manor of the Sires de Calmont built in the 11th century. This church succeeds a first church, located further away, which has become too demanding. In 1521, the request for construction was authorized by the lord, since the Church becoming too small. Since then, some redevelopment works have taken place.

A beautiful building from the middle of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, the Saint Fleuret Church is built on the schist spur which evidences the remains of rare rock burials, dating from the 11th century.