There are two main churches in Espalion. One is hidden in the "background" of the town. After following a narrow dirt road, we found it sitting by a small brook. All was quiet around, and the church was closed, therefore we didn`t visit nor were we able to get the story of this small yet impressive building. That church is actually built in the Roman style, with only one bell in the four arches which consist the large, flat spire of the small building.
The second church is on the main street and is called St-Hilarion, also dating from the 11th century. Two spires reach for the sky, and atop the narrow towers are two statues of saints reaching out. Four clocks are set in each spire. Great details were taken to adorn St-Hilarion, which include numerous statues of saints outside and inside. The statue of St-Hilarion himself is also on display.