Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Rennes-le-Château

The church features a single nave with a semi-circular apse, decorated with Lombard bands and contains black and white checkered floor tiles pointing to cardinal directions.

Originally built in the 11th century as a chapel for the Counts of Razès, the church underwent substantial renovations by Father Bérenger Saunière starting in 1886.

The entrance displays a holy water font supported by a statue of Asmodeus, traditionally known as the guardian of treasures in religious symbolism.

The church attracts 100,000 visitors annually and received official protection as a historical monument through a decree issued on July 26, 1994.

Inside the church, a blue vaulted ceiling decorated with stars complements stained glass windows created by Henri Feur incorporating treasure-related symbols.

Location: Rennes-le-Château

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.92807,2.26269

Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:33