Church of Saint-Etienne, Crozant

The building, the oldest parts of which date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, seems to have been altered at the end of the 15th following a violent destruction, and has since undergone some modifications.

About this building

The church consists of a covered nave with a cradle. The narrower choir is made up of two vaulted bays with cross vaults resting on older engaged pillars. To the north of the choir, there is a 15th century chapel. To the south of the nave is a bell tower whose vaulted base forms a chapel.

Key Features

  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Parking within 250m

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