St. Martin's Church, Pons

Name: St. Martin's Church
Address: Pons, France

#3 among attractions in Pons

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The church of Saint-Martin is the more important of the two parish churches of the city of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.

Located in the heart of the upper town, in the historic center, this former Protestant temple was converted into a Catholic place of worship in 1629 at the instigation of the Récollets, who made it the chapel of their new convent. Considerably enlarged in the first half of the 19th century, the church was consecrated again on November 18, 1834.

It is listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments since October 26, 1998.

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 45°34'49"N, 0°32'46"W

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St. Martin's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Donjon de Pons, Saint-Vivien Church, Château des Egreteaux, Hôpital des pèlerins.

~840 ftSW
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Architecture
Donjon de Pons, Pons
5 min walk • The Keep of Pons is an 830-year-old fortified tower located in Pons, France and is one of the few remnants of the original castle of Pons. The keep is located near the chapel and porch of Saint Gilles and remains of the ramparts. On a hill and visible from a distance, this 33-meter-high edifice is used as the symbol of the city.
0.5 miS
Architecture, Church
Saint-Vivien Church, Pons
13 min walk • Saint-Vivien Church is a Saintonge Romanesque church located in Pons en Saintonge, in the French department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Château des Egreteaux
24 min walk • The château d'Usson or château des Égretaux is located south-east of the town of Pons in the Charente-Maritime.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hôpital des pèlerins, Pons
22 min walk • The pilgrims' hospital is a former medieval hospice located in the lower town of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.
0.4 miS
45°34'29"N • 0°32'57"W
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons
11 min walk • Library

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Martin's Church?

Nearby attractions include Donjon de Pons, Pons (5 min walk), Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons (11 min walk), Saint-Vivien Church, Pons (13 min walk), Hôpital des pèlerins, Pons (22 min walk).