Notre-Dame de Marmande

Marmande, France

The church of Notre-Dame in Marmande dates from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The windows of the nave, the altarpiece of the 18th century and, in particular, the Renaissance cloister adjoining the south side, are some of its most interesting features.

The gardens were added in the 1950s but using the golden rules for classical gardens of the 17th century including its symetrical pattern, box edges and a terrace from which you can look down over the gardens and formal pond.

Address

Rue de la République 39, Marmande, France

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Lisa QB (8 months ago)
A beautiful church. We were lucky enough to visit when the organist was practicing too.

Watel Lapin (14 months ago)
Sublime abbey in its Gothic architecture. She hides her secrets well. But the rest of the cloister next to it reveals a beautiful garden which in spring offers beautiful colors

Sylvia Pavlova (2 years ago)
So beautiful and well maintained. We stopped in the gardens and sit down for dozen of minutes to enjoy the beatiful garden. This is most probably the most valuable place to visit in the city. Gothic style church with impressive vitrage and decoration. Very well preserved

Hadrian Asher (6 years ago)
Beautiful old building in lovely location beside the gardens.

Sandy Fitzpatrick (6 years ago)
Beautiful and substantial building

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