Notre-Dame des Escaliers: Romanesque Heritage Saved by Heritage Lottery

The Romanesque church of Notre-Dame des Escaliers, located in Occitanie, has recently been selected among the 14 sites chosen in the region by the Heritage Lottery. This news represents a significant turning point for this modest and charming edifice, which had been closed to the public for two decades.

The prolonged closure of the church, spanning twenty years, has deprived visitors and the community of access to this architectural testimony. The intervention of the Heritage Lottery, with its financial support, is now seen as the necessary catalyst for its restoration and reopening.

This financial backing is expected to breathe new life into Notre-Dame des Escaliers, paving the way for future visitors and contributing to the preservation of local Romanesque heritage. The initiative highlights the importance of national efforts to safeguard historical monuments in France.