Basilique Saint-Michel-des-Lions

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Place Saint-Michel, 87000 Limoges
The church owes its name to the two stone lions guarding its south porch. Its Limousin-style bell tower, vast interior space and relics of the main saints of the diocese 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 has been greatly enriched by additions and modifications: side chapels added 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. The interior is boldly designed, with three parallel rib-vaulted vessels of equal height separated by slender piers. Also worth seeing is the monumental reliquary altar housing the shrine of Saint Martial, the town's patron saint.
The church owes its name to the two stone lions guarding its south porch. Its Limousin-style bell tower, vast interior space and relics of the main saints of the diocese 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 has been greatly enriched by additions and modifications: side chapels added in the 15th century between the buttresses, an additional bay added on the west side in...

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Basilique Saint-Michel-des-Lions
Place Saint-Michel, 87000 Limoges

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  • A 10 mn à 20 mn de la gare
  • In the town centre
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