Basilique St-Amable

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This ornate Romanesque church dates back to the 13th century, though its Gothic flourishes (such as the bell tower) were added in the 19th century. The basilica honours Riom-born Saint Amable, said to have ousted demons from their unlucky human hosts and commanded powers over fire and snakes.

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