Built between 1075 and 1150, the church ranks among the finest examples of Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles in France. The sanctuary was inspired by the church of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul. It shares some architectural similarities with the Saint-Front Cathedral of Périgueux and the Saint-Étienne Cathedral of Cahors.
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