Experts' Choice Award Eglise St. Etienne de la Cite
What the experts agree on
This 11th-century church impresses with its massive cupola—the Périgord's largest—and ornate 17th-century altarpiece depicting the Assumption. Built atop a Roman temple site, it's a compelling blend of medieval and baroque architecture worth a brief
“Inside, admire the cupola, the largest of the Périgord and the impressive 17C altarpiece.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "The Église St-Étienne de la Cité was built in the 11th century on the site of the Roman temple to Mars." Full review
Frommer's "The church was built in the 12th century but has been much damaged since. It contains a 12th-century bishop’s tomb and a carved 17th-century wooden reredos depicting the Assumption of the Madonna." Full review
