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 02/01 to 05/06/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By appointment only.
From 07/06 to 14/07/2026 on Sunday between 3 pm and 6.30 pm.
Sundays only,
other days by appointment only.
From 15/07 to 30/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 31/08 to 18/09/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By appointment only.
From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 3 pm and 6.30 pm.
Heritage days.
From 21/09 to 31/12/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
By appointment only.
Prices and payment methods
- Free to participate. Free participation for church upkeep.
Payment methods:
- Check
- Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
- Concert
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
- Temporary exhibition
- Tour free of charge
- Unguided group tours on request
- Unguided individual tours on request
Pets welcome
No dogs allowed
Location
Accès
10 km southwest of Issoire. Signposted “Colamine” D. 32 or D. 124.
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Updated on 3 June 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire