Église Saint-Martin de Belle-Église

About

Saint Martin Church is a parish Catholic church located in Belle-Église, France. Contrary to what its characterless exterior elevations announce, it is a building of surprising complexity, which is only the result of successive enlargements and changes since the end of the 12th century. Only the base of the Romanesque bell tower of the late 11th or the first quarter 12th century remains of origin.

It is characterized by its cradle vault, its great depth and its very thick walls. The rest of the choir and its two collaterals are Gothic. There are hardly two similar spans, and most architectural styles are represented.

However, most spans were built with great care, and the architecture of the eastern parts is anything but rustic. We even find remarkable elements by their quality, such as the six-pointed arches of the choir and the north crusillon with their supports, or by their originality. The building is not protected as historical monuments, but several elements of its furniture and four stained glass windows are protected.

Saint-Martin Church is now affiliated with Saint-Louis parish...