SAINT GEORGE OF CAMBOULAS
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In the middle of XVIII th century the village was flourishing, today is left of Saint George only the church, the old presbytery and a second home. |
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In this rocky wild setting would have a favorable place for ancient cult. The Christian religion has build a church and take up legends of the area. In this natural site there is a Christian legend : pursued by this enemies (Saracens?), Saint George ( confusion between Saint George the cavalier and the Lodeve bishop : Saint George of Rodez ) would have jump over the Viaur valley. Four footprint of his horse mark the rocky below the church.
![]() The gothic church was dependent from Saint Victor of Marseilles, it was heightened to be use for loft (mullioned windows Renaissance style). ![]() As old graveyard, the Saint-George churchyard is against the edifice. In the other way of the cart track stay a grave in a hollow rock |
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The oratory was built in 1545 by Stephen Bessiere, macon of Rodez |
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