Eglise Saint-Martin

 
One climbs a little cobbled street and on the knoll one finds one of the most noteworthy Romanesque churches in the country. It is an assured hit for lovers of the simplicity and the moderation of early Romanesque style. Our attention is drawn first to the large and bulky square tower with thick walls which clearly justifies the description added to the name of the village. The church is one of the oldest in the country and dates from the Xth century The restoration started in the 1950’s has successfully given the church back its early appearance: square columns, a very wide, low nave, small upper windows, wooden ceiling and white-washed walls. The latest restoration from August 2008 to July 2010 has just finished and the church has redicovered its original splendour.
Every November for the last 40 years, the church has also been the centre of a drama and music festival in which all the local inhabitants take part. This “fête of Saint Martin”. was started by the ceramist Max van der Linden, some of whose beautiful works can be found inside.
It is an enchanting place: an ancient graveyard surrounding the building, a large rectory, an outstanding view.

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