The embroidered banner of Saint-Maurin is finished. It was unveiled with the embroiderers and can now be seen in the hall of the abbey castle.
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Saint-Maurin’s application on display!
The Amis de l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurin have set up the visual communication for the UNESCO World Heritage application.
The Amis de l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurin celebrated their 30th anniversary
What happened at the association’s 30th birthday party? Find out in this article!
Church of La Nativité de Notre Dame
This church in Perville is one of the oldest possessions of the Abbey of Saint-Maurin. Its attachment to the abbey was confirmed in 1281
Church of Saint Pierre es Liens of Grayssas
This church is one of the oldest possessions of the Abbey of Saint-Maurin. Its attachment to the abbey was confirmed in 1281 under the abbatiate of Gausbert Girval by a deed signed with the bishop of Cahors.
Chapel of Notre Dame d’Aureillac
This chapel of the village of Saint-Urcisse stands at the crossing of two very busy roads, the Clermontoise, running from the Massif Central to the Garonne valley, and the Ténarèze, coming from the Pyrenees, a cattle road, or « draille ».
Church of Sainte Croix
The church of Sainte Croix de Punéjols is located in the village of Saint-Urcisse, not far from the chapel of Notre Dame d’Aureillac.
This chapel, dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, retains two Romanesque features: the north wall and the massive square tower that houses the bells.
Church of Saint Urcisse
This church gave its name to the village, which was originally called Saisimentum. It was not until later that the name “Saint Urcisse” was chosen.
Church of Saint Romain
Dedicated to Saint Roman, holy martyr persecuted and killed in Rome in 258, the usual name of this church is Saint Romain.
This church, imposing with its large wall belfry, dates from the beginning of the 16th century.
Church of Notre Dame du Grand Castel
The parish church, Our Lady of Grand Castel (Notre-Dame du Grand Castel), sometimes called Our Lady of the Assumption, was built in 1247 in the parish of Saint Seurin, at the same time as the creation of the bastide of Puymirol.
Concert in Saint-Maurin on August,18th 2022: Occitan music and songs
Occitan song was in the spotlight for this second concert of the summer, featuring the group Arredalh, Mathieu and Wilfried, from the Cominges area in the Pyrennees
Concert in Saint-Maurin on July, 28th – Tribute to Ella and Luis
Concert in Saint-Maurin : tribute to Ella and Luis by Violette Du Pasquier and trumpeter Nicolas Algans
Cluniac footpaths of the Pays de Serres: our winning project!
Our project the Cluniac footpaths of Pays de Serres is a winner of the 2022 edition of the Lot et Garonne participatory budget!
Saint-Maurin abbey: a century of restoration
The restoration project of Saint-Maurin Abbey, the different phases and the progress of the overall project
Concert in Saint-Maurin: Callé Marcel on 19 August 2021
The second concert of the summer took place on Thursday 19 August when we received the Callé Marcel troupe in the courtyard of the abbey castle of Saint-Maurin.
Concert in Saint-Maurin: The Froggy Blues – July, 20th 2021
The Froggy Blues delighted us on the evening of July, 20th 2021…
Restoration of the abbey church: the first two phases are completed!
The restoration work on the abbey church of Saint Maurin started in 2020. They were delayed a few times due to the health crisis.
The first stage, concerning the consolidation and restoration of the upper part of the bell tower, is now complete.
The second stage of the work…
Church of Saint Amans de Tayrac
The church of Saint-Amans de Tayrac was a dependency of the Saint Maurin abbey. Over time, the church at Tayrac was transformed into a priory
Church of Saint Martin d’Anglars
This is the parish church of Saint Maurin. It is situated on a level outcrop where its bell tower was able to play a defensive role. During the Hundred Years’ War, the original parish church was burnt and destroyed in 1356 by the Black Prince’s men. The church was rebuilt in 1525. This date accounts for its flamboyant ogival style.
Church of Notre Dame de Cambot
The church of Notre Dame de Cambot, in the parish of Tayrac, once belonged to the abbey of Moissac. In 1236 the bishop of Agen gifted Cambot to the abbey of Saint-Maurin.