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Oratory of Saint Eloi
MOISSAC-BELLEVUE
Saint Eloi is the patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers. By extension, he is also the patron saint chosen by farriers. His protection, which extends to horses, makes him a very popular saint in rural areas.
On her feast day, December 1, mules and horses were blessed in front of the oratory dedicated to her. This custom underlines the importance of these animals in the rural world, and horses were often decorated for the occasion. The ceremony was accompanied by the firing of shots into the air, intended to ward off evil spirits: this is known as a bravado.
Le 1er décembre, les mules et les chevaux étaient bénis devant l’oratoire dédié à Saint-Eloi.
Spoken languages : French,
Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
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Free access.
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83630 - MOISSAC-BELLEVUE
Modified from 30/10/2026 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
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All year round daily.
À voir aussi
Chapel of Our Lady of La Roque
Chapel from the 11th and 12th centuries in Romanesque style.
Église de Saint-Sauveur
Saint-Joseph or Saint-Sauveur church dates from the 16th century, with a 19th-century bell tower. Visible from the public domain
Croix de mission
This cross was built for the 1860 Mission. Cast-iron crosses are typical of the second half of the 19th century.
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