Saint-Juste de Valcabrère

Historians have long disputed the origins of this ancient temple. No document has been found that mentions this sanctuary prior to the 12th century. The fact that it was constructed re-employing architectural elements of the late Roman period confounds the matter even more. Saint-Juste de Valcabrère is thus shrouded in a veil of mystery. A term commonly used in French to refer to the earliest Christian temples is "paléochrétien", paleo-Christian, which applies in this case. The only certain date was discovered on a parchment found in 1885 by the parson. It refers to its consecration and mentions the date October 1200.