Madeleine Church

The Church of the Madeleine

The Mont-de-Marsan audio-guided tour leads you to the Church of the Madeleine, the main religious building of the city, placed under the patronage of Saint Mary Magdalene and long linked to the pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela.

A church on the road to Compostela

A stage on one of the routes towards Compostela, Mont-de-Marsan has long honoured Saint Mary Magdalene. The present building was raised at the beginning of the nineteenth century and completed around 1821, succeeding older sanctuaries. In neoclassical style, it presents a sober arrangement and a particularity: its entrance faces north. Inside, the marble high altar holds the gaze by its nobility. The church was listed as a historic monument in 1975, recognition of its heritage value.

What there is to see

The church invites contemplation in the sobriety of its neoclassical architecture. Its marble high altar and its singular orientation make it an endearing place for those who love the history of religious buildings. Listed as a historic monument, it remains a spiritual and heritage landmark in the heart of Mont-de-Marsan, on the pilgrims' road.

Practical information

The Church of the Madeleine is in the centre of Mont-de-Marsan. A place of worship open to visitors, it is discovered with respect for the services; the opening hours are to be checked on site.

To whom is the Church of the Madeleine dedicated?

To Saint Mary Magdalene, patron of the city, honoured on this road leading towards Santiago de Compostela.

When was the present church built?

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, completed around 1821 in a neoclassical style; it has been listed as a historic monument since 1975.