Turlande chapel
Description
Roman chapel dating from the XIIth century with beautiful panorama on the Truyère gorges.
This little chapel was the castle chapel of the Turlande castle which was former situated on the rose quartz rock of Turlande. In this castle was born Robert de Turlande who founded the La Chaise Dieu Abbey.
The castle was destroyed during the Hundred Years War, only the chapel was spared.
In the chapel was placed a roman virgin (today secured somewhere else). She was replaced by a modern copy.
Forgetten for a long time, the chapel is today in renovation.
Classed historic momument.
Panoramic view over the Truyère Gorges.
To know more: les-amis-de-turlande.fr
Attention: the chapel is being renovated in 2022 and is closed to visits.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/07/2024 to 31/08/2024 from 15:00 to 18:00
- From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025 from 15:00 to 18:00
Additional information
Contact
Phone :
04 71 23 36 01
06 42 03 90 34
Email : contact@les-amis-de-turlande.fr
Website : les-amis-de-turlande.fr/
Open period
From 01/07 to 31/08, every Wednesday and Sunday between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Pays de Saint-Flour - 28/02/2024
www.pays-saint-flour.fr
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Price(s)
Free access.
