Église Saint-Martin de Villenave-d'Ornon

Saint-Martin Church features a nave with two side aisles, two transepts, and a hemispherical apse, reflecting the architectural principles of eleventh-century Romanesque design.

Archaeological excavations in 1967 uncovered a sarcophagus containing a skeleton with a flask and shell, confirming the church's role on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes.

The church displays Romanesque sculptures created between the 11th and early 13th centuries, featuring geometric patterns and animal figures on the nave pillars.

The church holds regular religious services under the Bordeaux Archdiocese authority and offers guided tours to explore its architectural features.

The 17th-century bell tower, located at the southwest corner, rises from a two-meter base and culminates in rounded arch windows.

Location: Villenave-d'Ornon

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.77162,-0.54188

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58