Église Saint-Anatoile de Salins-les-Bains

Saint Anatoile Church displays a carved wooden Romanesque portal on its facade, complemented by two Gothic chapels from the 16th century.

The initial chapel was built in the 6th century over Saint Anatoile's tomb, transforming into a collegiate church in 1024 under Hugh I of Salins.

Three of the original fourteen medieval tapestries depicting Saint Anatoile's life, created in Bruges, are now preserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The historical organ, built by Joseph Merklin between 1866 and 1880, underwent restoration to recover its original 1874 sound characteristics.

The bell tower, originally a defense tower, was integrated into the church structure in 1699 and later rebuilt following a fire in 1826.

Location: Salins-les-Bains

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.93570,5.87935

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59