Église Saint Paul de Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

The Église Saint Paul features massive stone walls, semicircular arches, and a symmetrical layout characteristic of medieval religious architecture.

The church represents a period of architectural transformation during the 11th and 12th centuries when Romanesque style emerged across European religious buildings.

This monument historique classé demonstrates the fusion of Roman architectural elements with local French building traditions of the medieval period.

Visitors can examine the structural elements of early medieval architecture, including the barrel vaults, thick supporting walls, and limited window openings.

The church maintains its original Romanesque features, displaying the engineering capabilities of medieval builders through its enduring stone construction.

Location: Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: 32 Rue Gambetta, 40990 Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, France 40990 Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

Phone: +33558915893

Website: https://diocese40.fr/paroisse/saint-paul-saint-vincent-de-dax/e-Dax-

GPS coordinates: 43.72230,-1.05475

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49