Church of Saint Agatha

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Church
  • Religious site
  • Cluny place
  • 10th C
  • Roman
3 place du Pèlerin, 63290 Ris

Description

Construction of the priory church began in 979-985, and the monastery is one of the oldest Cluniac monastic communities. The church was listed as a historic monument in 1955.
The priory numbered over 20 monks in the 16th century, a rare occurrence in Auvergne. The prior of Ris was considered one of the most important lords in the diocese of Clermont. Little by little, the village grew around the monastery, covering some 13 hectares. The church tower was destroyed during the French Revolution. The church's real name appears to be Sainte-Croix, but it is listed in the Mérimée database as Sainte-Agathe.

Rates

Free access.

Openings

All year

All year
Monday
09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00

Thursday
09:00 - 17:00

Friday
09:00 - 17:00

Saturday
09:00 - 17:00

Sunday
09:00 - 17:00

Location

Church of Saint Agatha
3 place du Pèlerin, 63290 Ris

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 31 January 2024 at 15:12
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