Churches of the Gorges du Tarn | From Aubrac to the Gorges du Tarn

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The religious heritage of the Gorges du Tarn is intertwined with legends dating back thousands of years. Sainte-Enimie, the sister of King Dagobert, had an extraordinary influence on the region. From the monastery she is said to have founded near the miraculous spring, a powerful abbey was created that spread over much of the Causse de Sauveterre and the Gorges du Tarn.

Come and discover the beautiful Romanesque churches in the Gorges du Tarn, marking the importance of the Catholic religion in the area.

Four magnificent churches in the Gorges du Tarn

Numerous Romanesque churches have been built in the Gorges du Tarn:

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church in Saint-Chély-du-Tarn
Notre-Dame-du-Gourg church in Sainte-Enimie
Saint-Préjet aux Vigneschurch
Saint-Jean-Baptiste church in La Malène…

These churches contribute to the picturesque charm of the villages of the Gorges du Tarn, and most of them have been well preserved.

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Are churches accessible all year round?
Some of the churches in the Gorges du Tarn are open during the day all year round. For more information, please contact your local village hall.
Are there any troglodyte churches or chapels?
Yes, there are several“semi-troglodytic” chapels in the Gorges du Tarn: the chapelle de Cénaret in Saint-Chely-du-Tarn, the ermitage de la roche in Sainte-Enimie, the chapelle Saint-Hilaire in the Cirque des Baumes…