The Church Saint-Mary
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Lonely in the middle of the fields, on the edge of a combe overlooking the Lembron valley, the church of Colamine is a typical example of Auvergne Romanesque art. Free guided tours (individuals or groups) on reservation.
The Colamine chapel had attracted a population of peasants to the area, attracted by land-clearing activities. Today, the church, built in the middle of clearing clearings, stands alone.
The single-nave edifice is topped by a square, slate-roofed bell tower.
When it was restored in 1979, 7 statues, including a Romanesque(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 21/09 to 31/12/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By appointment only.
From 03/01 to 19/06/2027.
From 20/06 to 18/07/2027 on Sunday between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 20/07 to 31/08/2027 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 17/09/2027 on Sunday between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 18/09 to 19/09/2027 between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 20/09 to 31/12/2027.
Prices and payment methods
- Free participation for church upkeep.
Payment methods :
- Check
- Cash
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Comfort, facilities and services
- Concert
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
- Temporary exhibition
- Tour free of charge
Pets welcome
No dogs allowed
Location
Accès
10 km southwest of Issoire. Signposted “Colamine” D. 32 or D. 124.
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Photo credits : @AADT, @julie-lobstein, @PAHNorbert, @PAHNorbert
Updated on 9 October 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire