SAINT MARTIN CHURCH
BUZET-SUR-TARN , Haute-Garonne – Cultural heritage
About
A church that is a must see!
A first church existed as early as the end of the 12th century, probably consolidated and extended by Raymond VII in the mid-13th century, before being partly destroyed by the wars of the 16th century and rebuilt around the original watchtower. The Toulouse brick façade is decorated with sixty-two bolt holes. The watchtower, which retains traces of arquebus fire on its sides, has three-metre-thick walls. The bell tower has a “fenestrel” appearance (“with small openings”, in architecture). It is octagonal and has three multi-pored storeys. It is dis-eight metres high, giving a total height of forty-three metres for the tower plus bell tower. This architecture is reminiscent of that of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, which was built throughout the 12th century, so much so that some people have even described the church in Buzet as a “little Saint-Sernin”. The whole building is massive in appearance, but in Gothic style. There is a whole history trail on site to help you discover the history of Buzet, including its church. The Tourist Office and the local heritage association offer guided tours. Full details are available from the Tourist Office.
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