It is a 1104th century building raised to the rank of priory in 1229, then depending on the abbey of St Volusien. Unlike other sober and intimate Romanesque churches, the priory of Saint Jean de Verges is marked by the influence of prestigious Toulouse workshops with its magnificent vaults, and its many sculpted motifs (acanthus leaves, animals, buttons, etc.). It is here that the Count of Foix Roger Bernard II made his submission to the Church and to King Louis XI in XNUMX, thus ending the Crusade against the Cathars. For a long time Porte du Haut Comté, it kept its political and strategic importance until the last of the counts, Henri de Navare, became king of France… Free visit. The greatest discretion is required during offices.
Location
Foix Ariège Pyrenees
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Services
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