Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix Church

The Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix, in Limoges

The Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix is a remarkable building of Limoges, with a Romanesque architecture mixed with Gothic touches. The Limoges audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this old sanctuary, recognisable by its bell tower of Limousin style, in the heart of the town.

The sanctuary with the Limousin bell tower

Another remarkable building of the town of Limoges, the Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix presents an architecture of Romanesque inspiration, mixed with some Gothic touches added over the centuries. The origins of this religious building date back to the Middle Ages, and the church was, like many, reworked and embellished over time, which explains the harmonious mixture of its styles. Its most characteristic element is its bell tower, typical of the Limousin style: this type of bell tower, that you find in the region and notably at the cathedral of Saint-Étienne, stands out by its square base topped with octagonal stages and gables, an elegant and recognisable silhouette that makes the identity of the religious heritage of the Limousin. Inside, in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, the church keeps a rich furniture, works of art, chapels and fine stained-glass windows, some of which are old and precious. A place of worship in the heart of the town, it testifies to the long spiritual tradition of Limoges and to its medieval heritage. With its characteristic bell tower and its architecture, it is one of the finest churches of the town. An old sanctuary and a Limousin bell tower, the Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the remarkable church with an architecture of Romanesque inspiration mixed with Gothic touches, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages; its bell tower typical of the Limousin style, with a square base topped with octagonal stages, makes the identity of the religious heritage of the region, and the interior keeps a rich furniture and fine old stained-glass windows. The Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix is an old sanctuary of Limoges. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix lies in the heart of Limoges, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix in Limoges?

Its architecture of Romanesque inspiration mixed with Gothic touches, and above all its bell tower typical of the Limousin style, with a square base topped with octagonal stages and gables, an elegant silhouette that you find at the cathedral and that makes the identity of the religious heritage of the region; inside, it keeps a rich furniture and fine old stained-glass windows.

Where is the Church of Saint-Pierre-du-Queyroix in Limoges?

In the heart of Limoges, in France.