Basilica of Saint-Romain, Religious monument in Blaye, France
The Saint-Romain Basilica features a Latin cross layout with a neo-Renaissance facade crowned by a triangular pediment and stained glass windows from 1890.
Construction of the current church began in 1667 under architect Pierre Michel Duplessy and replaced an earlier Merovingian basilica that contained royal tombs.
According to medieval texts, the original basilica housed white marble sarcophagi containing remains of Roland and his companions, drawing pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela.
The church contains a 17-stop organ built by Gaston Maille in 1890, which underwent restorations in 1957 and 1995.
King François I ordered the opening of Roland's tomb in 1526, confirming the basilica's connection to this medieval military commander.
Location: Blaye
GPS coordinates: 45.12861,-0.66111
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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