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Daux
The octagonal bell tower which is listed was built in the 14th century. It was then used as a defensive tower. The church itself dates back to the 19th century and has a neo-Gothic style.
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Montaigut sur Save
This chapel of the 17th and 19th century is listed. A pilgrimage has existed there for centuries since an apparition of the Holy Virgin at the end of the 11th century. After being destroyed during the wars of religion, it was rebuilt in 1673.
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Ondes
This pretty church is listed, it was built in the 19th century by the famous architect Auguste Virebent with a classical style.
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Grenade
This church is listed, it was built in the 14th century by the Cistercian abbey of Grandselve. Its octagonal bell tower is 47m high and is a magnificent example of local gothic architecture.
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Saint-Paul sur Save
This church was restored recently. Its decoration is a mix of old brick, 19th century furniture and contemporary paintings.
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Thil
This church dates from the 14th -15th centuries. Its typical “wall” tower bell has five windows each one with a bell. This church was largely restored in 2010 and 2011 and is now open after being closed for several years.
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Bretx
The tower bell was renovated in 2011. It now boasts a brand new chime with eleven bells.
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Larra
This church that was built in the 19th century has stained glasses created by the famous artist Victor Gesta.
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Launac
This neo-Gothic church dates back to the 19th century.
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Le Burgaud
This fortified church was built in the 14th century and it was then a part of the walls protecting the small city.
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Le Burgaud
Pilgrimages have been organised here for centuries. The chapel was destroyed and rebuilt several times. An 18th century wooden statue of the Holy Virgin can still be seen in the chapel.
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Menville
Sainte Quitterie is famous in the south western part of France and many churches bear this name.
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Merville
This church has a neo-Empire style and it was decorated in the 1840’s by a family of painters called Pedoya who had Italian roots.
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Montaigut sur Save
This is a small church with a very ancient bell tower.
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Saint-Cézert
This church was re-built in the 19th century with a mix of bricks and pebbles. The portraits of some village residents of that time can be seen in the paintings of the choir.
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