Saint-Martial de Rudelle church was founded in 1250 as a hospital chapel. The church acquired its fortifications in the 14th century, during the Hundred Years' War. Although outside the battle lines, Rudelle was plagued by mercenary looting. The fortifications were again used during the religious wars against the Protestant troops. Restorations were carried out on the church in the 1890s.
The building, probably built by Saint Antoninus in the 13th century, also had later additions: the nave and the staircase adjacent to the crossing date back to the 15th century. The church was renovated in the 19th century.
Initially founded in the 9th century by Pépin, the church was later replaced by a church that was largely rebuilt in the 12th century. The church was in a state of disrepair for several years, particularly after the Hundred Years War. A large part of the building was restored in the 18th century.
This church is the oldest in Figeac, built after a miracle. The present building dates from the 12th century. Taken by the Protestants in the 16th century, it was then transformed into a war fort, since it dominates the whole valley.
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