Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix, Romanesque abbey church in Foix, France
The Saint-Volusien Abbey Church stands at the confluence of the Ariège and Arget rivers, featuring a portal adorned with carved capitals and medieval walls.
Founded in 860, the church underwent major reconstruction in 1609 after destruction during the Religious Wars, with completion of renovation works around 1670.
The church houses choir stalls from the 17th century, originally belonging to the Saint Sernin Abbey of Toulouse, representing regional religious heritage.
Visitors can access the abbey church daily from 10:00 to 18:00 without admission fees, making it convenient for architectural and historical exploration.
The church contains a romantic organ with 40 stops, installed in 1869 by Fermis and restored in 2007, classified as a Historic Monument object.
Location: Foix
Inception: 1125
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 42.96690,1.60634
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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