Abbatiale Sainte Marie

Welcome to Sainte Marie de Souillac Abbey

Sainte-Marie de Souillac Abbey owes its origins to the Benedictine monks of Saint-Pierre d'Aurillac, who established an outbuilding here in the 10th century.
Renowned for its depiction of the prophet Isaiah, this 12th-century edifice boasts a high-quality sculptural ensemble and, along with Cahors Cathedral, is the only surviving Romanesque church with a row of domes in the Haut-Quercy region.

The Abbey of Saint Mary is similar to Byzantine-style buildings such as the Saint-Front cathedral, Périgueux