SAINT-MAYEUL CHURCH
Listed church in Cipières. It houses the vaults and relics of Saint-Mayeul.
The original building dates from the 13th century, it was reshaped in the 16th and has been recently restored. The baroque bell tower in glazed tiles is surmounted by a wrought iron campanile, dating from the 18th century. Archaeological excavations have revealed the presence of an ancient necropolis dating from the 2nd or 3rd century. Three churches have succeeded each other on this site over the centuries. The church of Saint-Mayeul is registered in the inventory of historical monuments. Inside, it shelters vaults, relics of Saint-Mayeul, as well as a painting of Christ lying down.
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