Orcival

Orcival

Orcival

Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Orcival (French pronunciation: [ɔʁsival]; Auvergnat: Orsivau) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.[3] The 12th-13th century basilica of Notre Dame is a listed monument.[4] It contains many ancient religious objects, including a 12th century procession statue of the Virgin and Child.[5] The village of Orcival is located in the Vale of Silouet, 26 km. from Clermont-Ferrand, west of Mont-Domes and north of Mont-Dore.

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La basilique Notre-Dame
Romanesque statue of Virgin and Child - Notre Dame d'Orcival

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References

  1. [1]
    "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. [3]
    INSEE commune file
  4. [4]
    Base Mérimée: Eglise paroissiale Notre-Dame-d'Orcival, puis prieuré, chapitre et basilique, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  5. [5]
    Base Palissy: Statue de procession : Vierge en majesté dite Notre-Dame d'Orcival, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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