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ST. JULIAN'S BASILICA

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Place Saint-Julien, 43100Brioude, France
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2024
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This building, built by the canons in the 11th and 12th centuries, is the largest Romanesque church in Auvergne.

The Basilique Saint-Julien is the largest Romanesque church in Auvergne, and has been listed as a French Historic Monument since 1840. A true jewel of Romanesque art, it is enhanced by contemporary stained-glass windows (the work of world-renowned artist and Dominican father Kim En Joong) that bring light and color. The rich polychromy of the stonework, the quality of the frescoes in the nave of the Chapelle Saint-Michel (ask for the keys at the tourist office), and the Gothic statues make this edifice so famous. A must-see.

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Ritou63
Ritou63
Visited in september 2019
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Oeuvre Majeure de l'art roman
Cet édifice remarquable est à visiter , les vitraux modernes de Kim EN Joong sur superbes, un vieux Saint Verny se cache en son antre, bien visiter la chapelle Saint Michel et descendre dans la crypte et partir tranquille après avoir reçu le sourir de la vierge à l'oiseau.
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djipis
djipis
Visited in june 2017
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Cette superbe basilique illustre parfaitement l'art roman. Piliers et murs montrent encore les fresques du XVe siècle (restaurées évidemment). Ne manquez pas de monter à la tribune, asseyez vous sur le banc en face et prenez votre temps pour découvrir cette fresque magnifique..

Depuis la tribune vous aurez une excellente vue sur un pavage unique en France, un sol en galets noirs et blanc provenant de l'Allier tout proche. Chaque mètre est différent comme si les gens de l'époque avaient réalisé chacun leur petit coin. (ce sol a été découvert par hasard lors de travaux car il avait été caché sous 40 cm de remblai) .

Prenez aussi le temps de parcourir les rues environnantes et admirez les exceptionnelles façades anciennes de la vieille ville comme l’hôtel de la dentelle) .
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fute_252965
Visited in july 2017
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Bâtiment remarquable à Brioude qui vaut le détour, les peintres l'aiment beaucoup
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drulma01
drulma01
Nestled in the heart of the old town Brioude, which also deserves a promenade, the basilica is impressive. The entrance you will notice paving made of pebbles (high heels, the floor is uneven!!). A beautiful fresco, that I find strange takes us to the last judgement. Do not forget the virgin with bird with such a soft smile.
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alex1687
alex1687
Beautiful basilica, visit if you are in love with Romanesque art. Superb frescoes are to be seen (do not forget to ask for the keys to the St Michel chapel the Tourist Office). First floor you can admire the work of the floor homemade nave waves of the river. Do not forget to go down the crypt.
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