Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin La Canourgue

The construction of the church was decided in 1360 and was fully completed in the 19th century. It stands above the tomb of Saint Privat. During the war of religion, following an unsuccessful blackmail on the population who had to pay 4,000 ecus, the cathedral was destroyed.

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.

Built in grey granite and reddish tuff, it includes a choir surrounded by an apse chapel ambulatory, unique in the Haute Auvergne.