Saint Martin Priory Church

Of the Romanesque church only vestiges remain. The Gothic reconstruction (second half of the XNUMXth century) captures the attention from afar with its elevation and its shimmering glazed tile roof.
The interior offers a magnificent architectural perspective due to the unity of style and the blond stone of the surroundings of Charlieu. Prior Antoine de Balzac d'Entragues adorned it with splendid stained-glass windows from the end of the XNUMXth century, presenting some forty prelates and holy figures.

However, the most remarkable piece is the Passion altarpiece presented in the apse. This polyptych, which extends over 5.60m includes a sculpted central part retracing the Passion of Christ and shutters on which are painted the donor, Michel de Chaugy, his family and their respective patron saints.
The work bears a Brussels stamp; various historical indices therefore designate Brabant as the place of production, around 1466, and probably the workshop of Roger Van der Weyden or his successor.

Partially rebuilt in 1753, the priory offers a large facade and some remains of the fortifications that surrounded it until the opening of the road in 1883.
Martinian Heritage: Via Sancti Martini - Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

Guided tour for groups by appointment at the Alice Taverne Museum.

Further information :
5 people minimum.

Tips and Suggestions
Possibility of combining the visit (for groups) of the priory church with that of the Alice Taverne Museum: reservation at the Museum.

Ranking & labels

• Vineyards and Discoveries Label
• Recommended in bad weather

• Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min
• Average duration of the group visit: 45 min
• Groups of 15 to 50 people welcome.

Customers

• Groups welcome

Individual visit services

• Unguided individual tours permanently
• Guided individual tours on request

Group visits services

• Unguided group tours permanently
• Guided group tours on request

Free

Group rate from 5 to 14 people:
Guided tour of the church and the Village: € 7
Guided tour of the Museum and the Village package: € 9

Group rate from 15 people
Guided tour of the church and the Village: 5. €
Guided tour of the Museum and the Village package: € 7

Possibility of combining the visit (for groups) of the church with the Alice Taverne Museum: reservation at the Museum.

Free.
Group rate from 15 people.

Group rate from 5 to 14 people:
Guided tour of the church and the Village: € 7
Guided tour of the Museum and the Village package: € 9

Group rate from 15 people
Guided tour of the church and the Village: 5. €
Guided tour of the Museum and the Village package: € 7

Possibility of combining the visit (for groups) of the church with the Alice Taverne Museum: reservation at the Museum.

Payment method

• Bank / credit card
• Cheque
• Classic Holiday Vouchers
• Cash
• Culture Check
• Pass'Région

Equipments

• Parking
• Coach parking

Services

• Guided tours