Eglise Saint-Léger de CHEYLADE (Cantal)

This church is classified as a historical monument in 1963. It was built in the 13th century, remodeled in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is built of volcanic stone from the country and covered with limestone. The chevet and the apse are the oldest parts. The statue of Saint Leger dates from the 15th century. We can also admire in front of the altar a cross of granite dating from the Middle Ages The ceiling dates from the end of the 16th century and is composed of 1,386 boxes of polychrome wood representing flowers, animals, characters, formicabalistic forms of naive invoices. Our visit is now over. Put a like if you like my work. Don't forget to subscribe. Thank you and see you soon.