Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Aurinques

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The Notre-Dame d'Aurinques chapel is a chapel located in France in the commune of Aurillac (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

History: Built in 1616 following a vow made by the consuls of Aurillac after the city was delivered in 1581, the chapel is linked to a Marian legend. It was built by Constantine de Combes on the remains of the tower of Seyrac and restored in 1745.

Protection: The chapel is listed as historical monuments by order of 7 October 1931.

Description: The building consists of four spans, two of which are vaulted on dogive crosses, raised by six steps. A central pillar supports the vaults. The choir presents a pendant key. The front door is 1745. Two objects are listed in the Palissy database:

Related articles: List of historical monuments of Aurillac List of Cantal Chapels

Religious Resources: Clochers de France Observatoire du Patrimoine Religiouse Ressource relative to architecture : Mérimée...