Crypte Saint-Girons

The Saint-Girons crypt features a rectangular underground chamber with four marble columns supporting vaults adorned with intricately carved capitals.

Built during the 12th century, this crypt remains as the sole remnant of the former abbey church that once stood upon the heights of Hagetmau.

The fourteen capitals within the crypt depict biblical and allegorical scenes, reflecting the Romanesque artistic traditions of southwestern France.

The crypt entrance at 875 Avenue Corisande requires visitors to descend two lateral staircases with fifteen steps each, integrated into the wall thickness.

The red marble columns were potentially sourced from an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter, later repurposed during the crypt construction.

Location: Hagetmau

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

GPS coordinates: 43.66028,-0.60172

Latest update: August 12, 2025 11:51