Église Sainte-Marie de Vals

The Notre-Dame de Vals church features a structure partially built into surrounding rock formations, combining natural elements with architectural design points.

The church site originated as a Roman-era hermit cave, with archaeological evidence indicating human presence from the Late Bronze Age through Early Iron Age periods.

The interior walls display a collection of religious artworks spanning different periods, including Romanesque frescoes in the lower sanctuary and nineteenth-century stained glass windows.

Visitors can reach the church by following the D119 road from Pamiers or Mirepoix, then taking the D40 toward signs indicating Eglise de Vals.

The church structure incorporates a cave entrance leading to an underground section, creating a multi-level religious space that connects with the natural terrain.

Location: Vals

Inception: 1887

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: Le Village

GPS coordinates: 43.09580,1.76142

Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:27