Learn more about the churches and chapels of the Lot Valley in Lozère. Visit the collegiate church of Saint-Martin in La Canourgue, the ancient collegiate church that gave birth to the village, and appreciate its architecture, unique in the Gévaudan region. A few minutes away, in the shade of a charming valley where a miraculous spring flows, discover the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Frézal, where the bishop Saint-Frézal is said to have chased away the evil Druid. Recently restored, his tomb still stands beneath the altar of the chapel’s choir, which was once the parish church of Saint-Frézal.
Nearby, at the foot of the Château de Saint-Saturnin, visit the charming church of Saint-Saturnin. This Romanesque church, once the castle chapel, is one of the oldest in Gévaudan. In the adjoining cemetery, you can still see the tomb of the last Count of Fraissinet, whose legend still lives on in these parts. Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Lot, near Montjézieu, the chapel of Saint-Jean du Bedel awaits you. Recently restored, it hosts guided tours every summer, where enthusiasts will tell you the story of its construction and the legends associated with this very special place.
Don’t forget the charming Romanesque church of Saint-Médard in Banassac, which in the early Middle Ages was one of the most important Christian towns in Gévaudan. Nearby, in Canilhac, visit the church of Saint-Vincent, the former chapel of the castle that was once the stronghold of one of the most powerful baronies in Gévaudan.
Last but not least, discover the commune of Chanac, full of beautiful churches and picturesque chapels. Take a tour of the Monument Historique-registered church of Saint-Privat au Villard, and thechurch of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, whose altar is also listed.
