PR 14 : Au coin de la Rhue

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Romanesque style chapel. Years of construction: 11th - 12th century. Classified as a historical monument in 1930. Site classified as national heritage.Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Sumène Valley, the Notre-Dame du Roc-Vignonnet chapel is one of the jewels of the Cantal region's Romanesque heritage. Located near the hamlet of Vignonnet, it offers a breathtaking panorama of the Antignac countryside and the surrounding hills. The chapel bears witness to the Romanesque craftsmanship of the Auvergne region: a remarkable apse composed of three semicircular apses, walls built of local stone (volcanic tufa, gneiss rubble, trachyte), and beautiful capitals sculpted with plant and animal motifs. Long neglected, it underwent significant restoration in the early 2000s. Visit and access: The climb to the chapel from the hamlet is a short walk that rewards visitors with a peaceful setting and a spectacular view. Isolated, modest, and harmoniously integrated into its rocky outcrop, the Roc-Vignonnet chapel is a place that is both spiritual and contemplative, offering a wonderful testament to the rural heritage of the Auvergne region. Self-guided visits are possible; keys can be collected from the Antignac town hall (04 71 40 21 16).

Romanesque style church. Year of construction: 12th century. Listed as a historical monument in 1976 (partially) and in 2019 (entirely).The Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens, formerly the Chapel of Saint-Victor, is the parish church of Antignac. Its origins date back to the 12th century, when the chancel was built as part of a priory dependent on La Chaise-Dieu. Over the centuries, the building has been remodeled: side chapels were added in the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1789, the original bell gable was replaced by a new bell tower. The nave was extensively modified in the 18th century and then decorated in the 19th century: painted wainscoting was installed, and stained-glass windows were created between 1870 and 1880 by the master glassmaker Chamrobert. The chancel, typically Romanesque, consists of a semicircular apse with a vaulted ceiling, bordered by an arcade supported by columns and capitals. The medieval side chapels have barrel vaults, while the later chapels (18th century) have groin vaults. The nave is covered by rustic painted paneling, forming a false barrel vault; the planks are decorated with a blue background on which appears a symbolic eye within a triangle, surrounded by cherubs and the four Evangelists in the corners. The building is constructed of volcanic stones (trachyte, tufa), gneiss, and rubble, typical of the local heritage. Visit and access: self-guided tours are possible; collect the keys from the Antignac town hall (04 71 40 21 16).

Small Gothic-style church. Year of construction: 12th century. Listed as a historical monument in 1969.Located in the hamlet of Salsignac, in the commune of Antignac, the chapel officially known as the Church of Saint-Ferréol of Salsignac (also called the "Chapel of Our Lady of Good Help of Salsignac") is a fine example of a small religious building blending Romanesque art with later alterations. The building dates back to the Romanesque period: the initial construction is dated to the 12th century for the nave and apse. It underwent a Gothic reconstruction between 1469 and 1496. The plan is that of a rectangular nave extended by a five-sided chancel, typical of Gothic alterations. The original Romanesque apse is still visible through the bases of engaged columns and the 12th-century masonry. The bell gable (with a single opening) houses a bell dated 1657. Inside, a radiating rib vault adorns the chancel, with a keystone bearing the Balzac family coat of arms. Materials: dressed stone with Romanesque elements, rubble and gneiss in the later sections. Visit and access: self-guided tours available; keys can be collected from the Antignac town hall (04 71 40 21 16).

Viewpoint perched 860 m above the Sumène valley. Accessible to all, picnic table, orientation table, view of the Monts du Cantal, parking nearby.