Basilique Saint-Julien (Brioude, France)

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The Basilica of Saint-Julian of Brioude is a basilica of the Auvergne Romanesque style located in the territory of the French commune of Brioude, in the department of Haute-Loire in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is classified as a historic monument, and is one of only a small number of churches in France, excluding cathedrals, to have the top three-star walking from Michelin.

Rental: The Basilica of Saint-Julian is located at the southern edge of the formation Diocese of Clermont, in the municipality of Brioude, in the French department of Haute-Loire.

History: The first Sanctuary dedicated to Saint Julian dates back to the late 4th century. It was built on the presumed Tomb of the saint by a Spanish lady, as a token of gratitude for the filling of her vow. Gregory of Tours reports that the saint's fame spread, attracting pillgrims. A first church was then built. The Duke Victorius, the Visigothic governor of Auvergne, endorsed it with marble columns from ancient monuments; the memories of fluted columns found today in the crypt may be part of them. A clergy was made to celebrate worship and welcome the factful: Gregory of Tours mentions in his writings the existence...