THE CHURCH
Church with a bell tower-porch that is characterized by a charming coquetry in Varetz
The slender silhouette of this partly Romanesque church can be seen from the moment you enter the village. The bell-tower-porch is characterized by a charming coquetry: the slate roof protrudes over the rectangle of the tower forming a hexagonal base so that one can imagine the bell-tower topped by an elegant hat. Built in local sandstone, the building has an irregular plan due to the numerous architectural alterations it has undergone since the 11th century. Inside: capitals from the 12th century, a 17th century high altar and its gilded wooden altarpiece, as well as two high cylindrical columns that divide the space into two naves. In addition to the curiosity of a 16th century funerary litre, excavations have brought to light a sarcophagus of a woman dating from the Merovingians (7th century), which has now been restored and is on display in the church. Other notable features include a bell oven from the 14th century and, above all, a statue probably from the 13th century representing the three orders: those who pray, those who fight and those who work.
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