Basilique Saint-Michel-des-Lions - Limoges, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France
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N 45° 49.836 E 001° 15.431
31T E 364638 N 5076703
[FR] Basilique dans le centre de Limoges [EN] Basilica in the center of Limoges
Waymark Code: WM1CE5K
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 08/05/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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[FR] "L'église doit son nom aux deux lions de pierre qui gardent son perron sud. Son clocher de type limousin, son vaste espace intérieur et les reliques des principaux saints du diocèse en font un sanctuaire remarquable. L'édifice actuel fut construit sur plus d'un siècle. Seuls les volumes voûtés remontent au programme d'origine. Celui-ci a été largement enrichi par les ajouts et modifications : chapelles latérales placées en appentis au XVème siècle entre les contre-forts, travée supplémentaire ajoutée côté ouest en 1522, nouvelles baies de style flamboyant et portail nord. A l'intérieur, le parti est audacieux, trois vaisseaux parallèles de même hauteur, voûtés d'ogives, sont séparés par des piles très fines. Il faut également voir le monumental autel reliquaire abritant la châsse de Saint Martial, le saint patron de la ville."

[EN] "The church owes its name to the two stone lions guarding its southern steps. Its Limousin-style bell tower, its vast interior space, and the relics of the diocese's principal saints make it a remarkable sanctuary. The current building was constructed over more than a century. Only the vaulted volumes date back to the original program. This was greatly enriched by additions and modifications: side chapels placed in lean-tos in the 15th century between the buttresses, an additional bay added on the west side in 1522, new Flamboyant-style bays, and a north portal. Inside, the design is bold: three parallel naves of the same height, vaulted with ribs, are separated by very thin piers. Also worth seeing is the monumental reliquary altar housing the shrine of Saint Martial, the city's patron saint."

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Address of Tower:
Place Saint Martial
Limoges, Nouvelle Aquitaine France
87000


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

Relevant website?: Not listed

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