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EGLISE SAINT MARTIN DE BREM

A former pilgrimage chapel, the church of Saint Martin de Brem is made up of elements from different periods.

Address : Place du 18 Juin 1940
85470 BREM-SUR-MER
FRANCE

Presentation of: EGLISE SAINT MARTIN DE BREM

- 11th century: Construction of the nave and Romanesque choir by the monks
- 17th century: Addition of two transept arms (side chapels)
- 19th century: Construction of the west facade and the "swallow's beak" bell tower
The church's ciborium and censer are listed as historic objects.

This Catholic church, in the centre of the town, has become the parish church of the commune since the merger with Saint Nicolas de Brem. Major restoration work was completed in July 2012, including repairing the roof and facade and treating the saltpetre.

Unlike Saint Nicolas, the church did not suffer from the Wars of Religion.

Service times: Saturdays at 6.30pm

Estimated time for self-guided tour: 10 minutes
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Church
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Visible point of interest without tour
©Alexandre Lamoureux
©Alexandre Lamoureux

Other: Patrimoine religieux

Abbaye Royale

SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM

The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.