L'hôpital-Sous-Rochefort: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
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The medieval village of L'Hôpital-sous-Rochefort lies on a rocky massif overlooking the banks of the Anzon, a tributary of the Lignon.
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Culture
Notre-Dame is a former priory church that later became the parish church. The main construction phase dates back to the 12th century.
Inside, the mural depicting the Last Judgment shows the Virgin Mary, Saint John the Baptist and angels calling the dead from their graves.
A communion rail made of iron, cast iron and copper was installed in Notre-Dame in 1842.
A hospital founded by monks in the Middle Ages took in poor travellers and pilgrims. The settlement developed through the presence of a priory.
Village character
The village was fortified in 1449. The village centre has partly preserved its medieval architecture.
The Porte de Saint-Laurent is one of the village's two fortified entrance gates. The Porte de Boën is a fortified entrance gate with machicolations.
Surroundings
Historical agriculture in the village centre included winegrowing; wine cellars and pressing rooms can still be seen there.
The picturesque village of L'Hôpital-sous-Rochefort can be visited free of charge every day throughout the year.
The Pays de Solore promenade passes through the villages of Débats-Rivière-d'Orpra, Saint-Laurent-Rochefort and L'Hôpital-sous-Rochefort.
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