COLLEGIALE NOTRE-DAME-D'ESPERANCE

The construction of this Gothic church spans almost two and a half centuries (1223-1466). Listed in historical monuments, just like the organ Callinet which is installed there, it has appeared on the very first list of Prosper Mérimée. With its beautiful architecture, it is the heart of the city and one of the most beautiful churches in the entire region. The tower tower of the th century, with its foothills, gives the facade an imposing appearance. It has two floors of géminées windows. You will see the tomb of Dean Claude of Saint-Marcel, the altar Saint-André of Renaissance decoration where there is a statue of Sainte Anne and Sainte Elisabeth, the foundation stone posed by the son of the Earl of Forez Guy IV, aged 5, on November 16, 1226, the tomb of Count Guy IV de Forez, founder of the college, surmounted by a representative. feet placed on a lion, symbol of force and framed with finely sculpted four angelots and different chapels.