Notre Dame de l’Assomption Church

Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France

The fortress church of Notre Dame de l’Assomption in Beaumont de Lomagne in southern Gothic style with its Toulouse octagonal bell tower. Everything is monumental in this vast red brick monument. more than 200 years for its construction, a spire which culminates at 51m, a nave 54m long and 15m wide, 20m high, 13 chapels, a large canopy, a great organ.

In 1430 the church was consecrated by Bishop Bernard de la Roche-Fontenille who, driven out of Montauban by the English, made it his cathedral for two years. During the revolution, it was transformed into a fodder store. The turmoil of the past revolution, the 19th century was that of repairs and restoration of the stained glass windows, the development of the entrance gate, the installation of new furniture.

Address

Rue du Presbytère 2, Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Rain (5 months ago)
Enjoy the illuminated visit, when the sun hits the south stained glass windows, and illuminates the abbey with its colors, particularly the top of the canopy

pascale guihaire (6 months ago)

Gérard Farvacque (11 months ago)
Very dilapidated and poorly maintained, a shame for the parishioners

Corinne Ippolito (2 years ago)
Magnificent monument, very impressive and majestic, all in bricks. The interior is interesting, the acoustics absolutely stunning. It just lacks a little light, it's very dark and the opening hours are a little restricted despite the good will and good humor of the very nice lady who opens the door.

Christian Barfety (3 years ago)
Beautiful monument, which would need assistance to enhance its beauty.

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