Venas, FR

Church of Saint-Paul

The Church of Saint-Paul, registered with the Historical Monuments, is located in Venas, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The church is mentioned among the possessions of the Priory of Souvigny. During the Gothic period the nave was extended by a choir. The western portal dates back to the 14th century and the painted decorations date from the 19th century. There is a classified wooden statue of St. Roch dating from the seventeenth century.

About this building

The Church of Saint-Paul, registered with the Historical Monuments, is located in Venas, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is part of the heritage of the Romanesque and Bourbonnais churches. The church was mentioned in 1152 in a bull of Pope Eugene III, among the possessions of the Priory of Souvigny.

During the Gothic period the nave was built under a paneled vault, and extended by a choir. The apse was decorated with carved modillions. The western portal dates back to the 14th century while the north aisle dates from the 17th century. In the 19th century, the interior was painted as decoration. In the sacristy, there is a classified wooden statue of St. Roch that dates from the seventeenth century.

Key Features

  • Architecture

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