Abbaye Saint-Marcel-lès-Chalon
Abbaye Saint-Marcel-lès-Chalon, Romanesque abbey in Saint-Marcel, France
The church features a flat-ended choir, five bays with square pillars, large broken arches, high windows, and intricate ribbed vaults throughout its structure.
King Gontran established the monastery in the 6th century near the burial site of Saint Marcel, who was martyred in 177 during Christian persecutions.
The high chapel contains Gothic frescoes from 1300 depicting the martyrdom stories of Saint Marcel and Saint Catherine through detailed wall paintings.
The church maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural elements, including the medieval high chapel and nave.
The northern absidiole exhibits an uncommon pentagonal shape with a three-ribbed vault, demonstrating advanced medieval construction techniques.
Location: Saint-Marcel
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: Rue du Prieuré, 71380 Saint-Marcel, France
GPS coordinates: 46.77532,4.88836
Latest update: December 2, 2025 14:11
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