Saint-Martin Church

The church of Saint-Martin, in Brest

The church of Saint-Martin is an elegant neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic building in the heart of the district of the same name, in Brest. The Brest audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this church completed in 1877, that owes its name to the mayor of the time Hyacinthe Martin Bizet, hard hit by the bombings of the Second World War then restored, and that still marks the landscape of its district.

History

It is in 1877 that this church of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic style came into being in the heart of the Saint-Martin district, in Brest. It owes its name to the mayor of the time, Hyacinthe Martin Bizet, and was consecrated a few years later. Much damaged by the bombings of the Second World War, which hard hit the whole city, it was restored between 1946 and 1948, notably its roof that had not survived the fire provoked by the bombs. It stands out today in the heart of the buildings of the district, displaying an elegant and careful architecture, mingling the Romanesque and Gothic references dear to the nineteenth century. A witness of the religious life and the resilience of Brest, the church of Saint-Martin is the heart of a district that resembles a village in the city. You will visit it with respect, in the calm conducive to contemplation, keeping in mind that it is above all a place of prayer and memory.

What to see

Here you admire, with respect, an elegant neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic church completed in 1877, that owes its name to the mayor Hyacinthe Martin Bizet; hard hit by the bombings of the Second World War, restored between 1946 and 1948, it stands out in the heart of its district, witness of the resilience of Brest. The church of Saint-Martin is a place of prayer, to be visited with respect. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The church of Saint-Martin stands in the heart of the Saint-Martin district, in Brest, reachable on foot. It is a place of worship whose access is made in the respect of the services and of contemplation; the hours of visit vary and the building may be closed for works. It is best to enquire before coming and to adopt correct attire.

What is the history of the church of Saint-Martin of Brest?

Completed in 1877 in a neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic style, it owes its name to the mayor of Brest Hyacinthe Martin Bizet; much damaged by the bombings of the Second World War, including its roof destroyed by a fire, it was restored between 1946 and 1948 and stands out today in the heart of its district, witness of the resilience of the city.

Where is the church of Saint-Martin in Brest?

In the heart of the Saint-Martin district, in Brest, in France.