Eglise Saint-Martin à Limoux

Eglise Saint-Martin is a Catholic church in Limoux with three naves, an ambulatory, and five apsidal chapels. Ten lateral chapels positioned between the buttresses create the church's distinctive interior structure.

The church is first documented in 1120 and was originally linked to Saint-Hilaire Abbey. In 1208 it passed to the ownership of Prouille monastery.

The church contains an 18th-century wooden baldachin and an organ built by Pierre de Montbrun from 1740 to 1742. These furnishings show the artistic investments made in the building over different periods.

The church tower was reconstructed in 1777 after lightning damage and serves as the highest point in Limoux. The building functions as a visible reference point for navigating the town.

The octagonal bell tower section from the 16th century transitions from a square base through four corbels to its distinctive shape. This design demonstrates how builders combined geometric form with structural support during that era.

Location: Limoux

GPS coordinates: 43.05360,2.21872

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27