Eglise Saint-Martin
Historic site and monument, Church
in Flayat
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The single-vessel nave comprises two bays, a choir with a flat chevet opening onto two chapels, and a porch belfry. A small bell tower sits at the level of the pointed-arch opening at the entrance to the choir. The first two-bay nave dates from the 13th or 14th century. The church was restored between 1520 and 1527. The original wall belfry was replaced by the present porch belfry in the 16th century. In 1528, the choir was enlarged and side chapels added. The one to the south was dedicated...
The single-vessel nave comprises two bays, a choir with a flat chevet opening onto two chapels, and a porch belfry. A small bell tower sits at the level of the pointed-arch opening at the entrance to the choir. The first two-bay nave dates from the 13th or 14th century. The church was restored between 1520 and 1527. The original wall belfry was replaced by the present porch belfry in the 16th century. In 1528, the choir was enlarged and side chapels added. The one to the south was dedicated to Saint Martin, the one to the north to the Holy Trinity. In 1728-1729, the choir was enlarged and side chapels were added. The south chapel was built by Sébastien Paschal, a master cutter from Champagnat, and blessed on October 30, 1733. The work was carried out thanks to the initiative of parish priest Jean-Baptiste Michon. Numerous objects are preserved as Monuments Historiques.