Description
The parish of Saint-Laurent, one of the oldest in the region, was founded in the Merovingian era. The construction of its stone church, undertaken only after the creation of the community's capital, dates from the Middle Ages. It was built in stages, between the end of the 11th and the 15th century. As tradition dictated, it was located at the northern end of the town, the choir facing east, in the direction of Jerusalem. Its bell tower, undoubtedly fortified at a particularly troubled time, then lost its height. The south facade, decorated with a sundial, was later completed with a hall and a sacristy. During the 19th century, the hall disappeared and the sacristy was transferred to the north facade. During its long history, it has managed to preserve its architecture and many of its sculptural treasures and liturgical objects.