Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Gothic church in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France.
The Saint-Martin Church features two identical naves and a massive tower with buttresses supporting a pyramidal roof installed in 1786.
The original church from the 12th century was burned down in 1475 by order of King Louis XI to prevent English forces from capturing it.
The church walls display a distinctive checkerboard pattern of cut flint and stone, representing the traditional construction methods of the Picardy coast.
The church welcomes visitors every day from 9:00 to 18:00, with free entry and opportunities to explore its architectural elements.
Local master builders marked their work by creating small checkerboard patterns on the exterior walls, serving as their professional signature.
Location: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Inception: 1488
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.18850,1.63044
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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