L'eglise Saint-Pierre, Carennac, Dordogne

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The Church of Saint-Pierre is in a dominant position on the left bank of the Dordogne at Carennac. It was built at the end of the 11th Century and has a notable 12th Century tympanum over the West door. Here spiral steps lead to an upper level above the adjacent cloisters.

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Location: Carennac, Dordogne, France
Photo credit: © Michael Howes / Alamy / Afripics
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