Basilica of St. Martin, Tours, Roman Catholic basilica in Tours, France
The current basilica features a neo-Byzantine architectural style with a prominent bronze statue of Saint Martin positioned at the top of its dome.
The original structure from the 5th century served as a significant pilgrimage destination until its demolition during the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
The basilica houses a replica of Saint Martin's tomb in its crypt, maintaining its status as a religious center for Catholic worship and community gatherings.
The basilica, constructed between 1886 and 1924 by architect Victor Laloux, stands in the city center on rue Néricault-Destouches with free entry for visitors.
The modern basilica breaks from traditional church orientation, following a north-south axis instead of east-west due to urban space constraints.
Location: Tours
Inception: 1924
Architects: Victor Laloux
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Part of: opatija Marmoutier
Address: rue Néricault-Destouches
Website: http://basiliquesaintmartin.com
GPS coordinates: 47.39306,0.68278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
The Loire Valley features Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance châteaux and medieval squares. From Saint-Gatien Cathedral to Château de Chenonceau, each location displays architectural details: towers, stone walls, decorated facades and geometric gardens. The city of Tours combines half-timbered houses, bridges over the Loire, religious buildings and public squares with century-old trees. Saint-Gatien Cathedral rises with its two towers and stained glass windows from the 13th century in the heart of Tours. Château de Chenonceau spans the Cher River with its galleries and French gardens. Place Plumereau in the historic center is surrounded by medieval houses with wooden beams. The Loire châteaux such as Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau offer photographs of white stone facades, towers and terraced gardens. The banks of the Loire reveal sandy beaches, old stone bridges and vineyards stretching along the river.
Tour Charlemagne
32 m
Enceinte Châteauneuf
84 m
Tour de l'Horloge
32 m
Basilique Saint-Martin
20 m
Église Saint-Denis
83 m
Église Sainte-Croix de Tours
107 m
Hôtel de Jean Briçonnet
69 m
Tour Foubert
149 m
Ancienne maison canoniale de Saint-Martin
81 m
Hôtel des Ducs de Touraine
74 m
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Tours
97 m
Maisons, 2 rue du Change
137 m
Maison de l'Arbalète
119 m
Hotel Prince
114 m
Cure de l'église Sainte-Croix de Tours
119 m
Immeuble, 1 rue de la Rôtisserie
132 m
Aumônerie de Saint-Martin
123 m
Hôtellerie du Panier Fleury
78 m
Hôtel de l'Arbalète
121 m
Chancellerie de la collégiale Saint-Martin de Tours
58 m
Maison de La Psalette
95 m
Oratoire des Briçonnets
92 m
Abbaye de Marmoutier
1 m
Maison, 3 rue de la Rôtisserie
140 m
Maison 26 rue de la Monnaie
143 m
Maison, 4 rue du Grand-Marché
148 m
Maison canoniale de Saint-Martin, 6 rue Rapin
81 m
Maison, 2 rue du Grand-Marché
142 mReviews
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