Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien
Davayat
This church is dedicated to 2 martyrs, Saint Julien and Sainte Flamine. Saint Julien was a roman soldier executed at Brioude after his conversion to Christianity, the alter table is devoted to him. Saint Flamine was a young girl who was decapitated by Roman soldiers.
Saint Flamine is said to have been beheaded on the stone next to the church. Roman soldiers are said to have thrown her head into the well of a temple. Today, the church houses this well. Its water is said to be miraculous and is believed to heal eyesight problems.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
Closed temporarily.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Tour free of charge
- Unguided group tours on request
- Unguided individual tours on request
Pets welcome
No dogs allowed
Additional information
A heritage guide is available for €3 in our tourist information offices in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as on our online shop.
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Updated on 29 July 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles