Église Saint-Étienne de Trèbes

Saint-Étienne de Trèbes is a church building in a Gothic style with a single wide space divided into seven sections topped by exposed timber frames resting on painted corbels. The windows include five tall openings with paired lights and a round six-lobed opening set into the internal wall.

The building first appears in written records from 1215, though it gained official status as a parish church later through papal authority in 1253. This early documentation confirms its role as a religious center in the area for many generations.

The church serves as a center of local life with its notable interior featuring five tall windows and a round opening that shape how light enters the space. These architectural choices reflect the building traditions of its time and remain visible to anyone who walks through the doors.

The church sits on Place de l'Église in the center of Trèbes and is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets. Visitors should dress respectfully and keep in mind that it remains an active place of worship with quiet times to observe.

In 1980 the collapse of false vault structures revealed a hidden treasure: around 350 painted corbels from the original timber framework. This accidental discovery allowed conservators to recover and restore these medieval craft details that had been hidden for centuries.

Location: Trèbes

GPS coordinates: 43.21040,2.44104

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25