Église Saint-Martin, Catholic church in Chantenay, Nantes, France

Église Saint-Martin is a pale stone church with a dark pitched roof and a tall bell tower on its left. The square tower holds two clocks and arched openings, topped by a rounded dome, a lantern and a small cross. Three red double doors sit in rounded arches along the raised base, with a fourth red door to the left, and tall arched windows with dark glass line the upper wall. A low stone wall with a metal railing runs in front.

The church was built between 1759 and 1841 after the previous one became too small for the growing population. Following damage during the French Revolution, it was restored in 1833 by architect Louis Gilée and completed in 1841 with new interior decorations and a bell tower.

The church is named after Saint Martin, an important figure in Christian tradition. It shapes the Bellevue-Chantenay-Sainte-Anne neighborhood as a gathering place for religious ceremonies and local events where families have marked important life moments for generations.

The church is located in the Bellevue-Chantenay-Sainte-Anne neighborhood and is easily accessible on foot and by public transport. The interior provides a quiet space to pause, and as a protected monument, the building is regularly maintained and open to visitors.

From 1775 to 1785 the parish hosted a small colony of Acadians deported after the Seven Years' War, who worshipped at Saint-Martin until they embarked for Louisiana. The church was sold as national property during the Revolution to a M. Moustier.