Église Saint-Martial

English translation

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History

Church with three naves with square bell tower and semi-octagonal chevet. The primitive church, of which vestiges remain in the first three bays near the bell tower, dated from the 13th century. Six windows from that period still exist. This part was remodelled in the 15th century. Three windows and a door were opened in the lower south aisle and the bell tower was completely rebuilt. The rest of the building, from the third bay to the sanctuary, dates from the 15th century. The three naves in the first two bays are vaulted with timber barrel vaults. The other bays are closed with rib vaults. The sanctuary is covered by a 17th century reredos which almost completely blocks the 15th century windows. The vaults of the bell tower have been demolished or have fallen in. Only the springing of the diagonal arches engaged in the walls remains. In the penultimate bay on the right, before the sanctuary, is found the mausoleum of Louis Phélypeaux de La Vrillière, Secretary of State under Louis XIV, made in the 17th century in marble by the sculptor Guidi Domenico.