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Patrimoine & Culture
BASILIQUE SAINT-PAUL
📍 Narbonne, Aude
· Rue Dupleix et rue de l'Hôtel Dieu, 11100 Narbonne
À propos
Narbonne's first Gothic church, and one of the oldest in the Midi. Built over the tomb of Narbonne's first bishop, St. Paul, its "crypt" corresponds to the ancient Paleochristian cemetery (3rd-4th centuries).
Built in 1180, the choir was only completed between 1224 and 1230, while the vaults were rebuilt around 1368. In the 15th century, two bays were added to extend the nave to the west.
In the 16th century, the pillars were consolidated and three diaphragm arches were added. This religious edifice is unusual in that its architecture is a strange blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Highlights include the Last Judgment capital, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, and the legendary frog carved into the heart of the famous white marble stoup.
Annual closures 01/01, 01/05, 11/11 & 25/12.
Built in 1180, the choir was only completed between 1224 and 1230, while the vaults were rebuilt around 1368. In the 15th century, two bays were added to extend the nave to the west.
In the 16th century, the pillars were consolidated and three diaphragm arches were added. This religious edifice is unusual in that its architecture is a strange blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Highlights include the Last Judgment capital, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, and the legendary frog carved into the heart of the famous white marble stoup.
Annual closures 01/01, 01/05, 11/11 & 25/12.
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