St Pierre-du-Queyroix is one of Limoges' most historic landmarks…read more Built to replace an earlier Romanesque church on the site between the 13th and 15th centuries, the exterior is not especially remarkable, although the late gothic west facade, with its tall gothic tower, is handsome enough (but looks as though it has been rather over restored). The interior of the church, on the other hand, is well worth a look. It is dark and atmopheric, thanks partly to some very dark stained glass, but also because of its size: the wide nave of this gothic church is flanked by twin aisles and has only the most modest of clerestories, so light struggles to penetrate. The ceiling is vaulted throughout, supported on a veritable forest of sturdy round piers. The windows, for the most part, have decorated gothic tracery, and one stained glass window of note, Jean Pénicaud and dating from 1510. The church has a number of chapels and altars, containing some elaborate baroque altarpieces, and a 13th century carving of Christ.

From the owner: Patrimoine religieux C'est la plus ancienne église de Limoges. Ravagée par un incendie, l'église…read moreprimitive fut rebâtie à partir de 1213. Le portail est de style roman, le reste de l'édifice fut construit du 13ème au 16ème siècle. Le clocher-porche est un bel exemple de l'architecture religieuse en Limousin.