Issoire abbey church

Issoire abbey church

Guide of the Puy-de-Dôme

Guide of the Puy-de-Dôme

The town of Issoire in the Allier valley boasts a striking Romanesque building: the 12th-century Saint-Austremoine abbey church, the largest Romanesque church in the Puy-de-Dôme département. Its magnificent chevet with harmonious proportions, decorated with mosaics and sculptures representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, is a remarkable example of Auvergne Romanesque architecture. Inside, stunning historiated capitals representing the Last Supper and the Resurrection of Christ decorate the columns of the chancel. An awe-inspiring must for fans of religious art.

Next to the church, the Centre d'Art Roman Georges-Duby (museum devoted to Romanesque architecture) houses the chapter room, a listed historic monument, of the former Benedictine monastery.

An event worth noting: the Romanesque art festival (Festival d'Art Roman), which takes place every year in late July/early August and features seminars, exhibitions, workshops, concerts and excursions.

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