Ermitage Sainte-Catherine de Lormont
Ermitage Sainte-Catherine de Lormont, Medieval religious site on limestone cliffs in Lormont, France
The hermitage contains a chapel within a troglodytic shelter, featuring a barrel vault decorated with plant motifs and a carved altarpiece of Saint Catherine.
The hermitage dates from 1386, though records indicate religious occupation of the cave dwellings by hermits since the ninth century.
The Carmelite monks received patronage rights to the hermitage in 1446, transforming it into a spiritual center for the local maritime community.
Access to the cave interior remains restricted due to potential rock falls, but visitors can explore the surrounding nature park with views of the Garonne.
The site combines natural limestone formations with religious architecture, including funeral pits carved directly into the ground of the chapel.
Location: Lormont
GPS coordinates: 44.87555,-0.53514
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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