Église abbatiale, Romanesque abbey in Saint-Hilaire, France
The abbey church features a semicircular apse with three windows containing 19th-century stained glass from Louis-Victor Gesta's workshop.
The first written record of the abbey dates from 825, initially dedicated to Saint Saturnin before receiving Saint Hilaire's relics in 970.
The abbey contains the marble sarcophagus of Saint Sernin, carved from a single block of Pyrenean marble with intricate 12th-century designs.
The monastery opens its doors to visitors through a tourist reception structure established in 2001, welcoming thousands of people annually.
In 1531, the abbey monks created the world's first sparkling wine, now known as Blanquette de Limoux.
Location: Saint-Hilaire
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/abbayedesainthilaire/
Website: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/abbayedesainthilaire
GPS coordinates: 43.09389,2.31056
Latest update: May 24, 2025 19:43
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