Crypt of St Martial

Limoges


All that remains of the once-great pilgrimage point St-Martial abbey, founded in AD 848, is a faint outline on place de la République, and an underground tomb dedicated to the city’s patron saint. The crypt was undergoing renovations at the time of research and will feature a new archaeological centre in the future. Check with tourist office for updates on access to the site.


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