Church of de Courtauly

The Church of Sainte-Foi is located in Sainte-Foi, Occitanie. This church, perched on top of a hill, dates back to the 11th century. The building is surmounted by a double arched steeple. The nave and the southern entrance were built in the 14th century. The choir has traces of 14th century frescoes. The building has an atmosphere of serenity and meditation.

The current building was built in 1298, and its construction spanned 6 centuries, although there were some interruptions. In 1317, the Church became cathedral, but problems of financing delayed the enlargement. It was in the 16th century that the biggest works are finally carried out, by clearing the building of the attached houses. The building was also embellished, and the bell tower and its 60m high spire were erected. In the 19th century, the building was restored by Viollet-le-Duc and Prosper MÈrimÈe. Currently, this building no longer has the title of cathedral; it has once again become a parish church.

This beautiful church adjoins the ruins of the Abbey of Alet. Its area dominates the adjoining cemetery and the main street of the village. It is of southern Gothic style. The interior is remarkable, notably with its beautiful frescoes from the 14th century, in the north side chapel, known as Saint Benoit chapel. The building was built by order of the first Bishop of Alet, in the 14th century. A restoration took place in the 17th century, and an extension in the 18th century.