Abbatiale d’Issoire
Abbey church of Saint-Austremoine
In Issoire, do visit the splendid église Saint-Austremoine, the Auvergne’s most sumptuously decorated church, plus the visitor centre dedicated to Romanesque art. The great abbey church, one of the grandest in the region, was renovated in the 19th century, respecting the simple spirit of the Romanesque style. In addition, enjoy discovering more about Issoire in Renaissance times and beyond via the exhibitions in the Tour de l’Horloge, the imposing town belfry.