Church Saint Andre de Massiac, black virgin of Country cottage

The church, founded at the time Romance, was several times plundered or set fire to (1379 and 1446). Its oldest parts are the southern bedside and door, the remainder having been altered or rebuilt in 1870.

In itself, this church has only few attractions. Except… The statue of the virgin of Country cottage, found in the holy vault Madeleine. (see the Holy vault madeleine). It has all the characteristics of a black virgin. And in with the force. What a marvellous beauty!

Further, a statue of Madeleine myrophore, also found in this vault. And a very beautiful retable which does not leave either indifferent. Still another statue of virgin to the child, dating from the XVII ème century, which comes from the vault Etienne saint close to Massiac where it was discovered in 1954 during a forest expoitation. All celà makes that this city of Massiac is worth the turning well.