Collégiale Saint-Martin de Champeaux

The Collégiale Saint-Martin features five connected buildings with independent roofs, thin twin columns alternating with stronger pillars across its 69-meter length.

Construction of the collegiate church began in 1160 under the protection of the Bishop of Paris, with additions continuing through the early 14th century.

The church contains remarkable 15th and 16th-century stained glass windows depicting religious themes, along with Renaissance-style choir stalls from 1522.

The church maintains regular Sunday services through the collaboration of the Rural Missionary Brothers, continuing its religious function within the Mormant parish.

The structure includes round openings called oculi at the nave's first level, which allowed for the unusual design of particularly thin twin columns.

Location: Champeaux

Inception: 1160

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Website: http://collegialedechampeaux.com

GPS coordinates: 48.58580,2.80778

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46