Saint-Martin church

The Church of St Martin, in Pau

The Church of St Martin is the historic parish church of Pau, close to the castle and the Boulevard des Pyrénées. The Pau audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this neo-Gothic sanctuary, one of the main places of worship of the town.

The parish church near the castle

The Church of St Martin is the main parish church of Pau, located near the castle and the Boulevard des Pyrénées, in the historic heart of the town. The current building was rebuilt in the nineteenth century in the neo-Gothic style, then very in vogue, replacing an older church. Its slender spire and its silhouette mark the landscape of the upper town. Inside, the vaulted nave, the colourful stained-glass windows and the decor testify to the devotion of the people of Pau and the religious art of the nineteenth century. Dedicated to Saint Martin, a major figure of Christendom, the church is one of the main sanctuaries of the town. A place of worship and memory in the heart of Pau, close to the royal cradle of the town, the Church of St Martin is discovered with respect, in the calm of its nave.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the nineteenth-century neo-Gothic parish church, its slender spire that marks the upper town, its vaulted nave and its colourful stained-glass windows, dedicated to Saint Martin, near the castle and the Boulevard des Pyrénées. The Church of St Martin is one of the main sanctuaries of Pau. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of St Martin lies in the historic heart of Pau, near the castle, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Where is the Church of St Martin of Pau located?

In the historic heart of Pau, near the castle and the Boulevard des Pyrénées; this parish church was rebuilt in the nineteenth century in the neo-Gothic style, dedicated to Saint Martin.

What is the style of the Church of St Martin of Pau?

The current building was rebuilt in the nineteenth century in the neo-Gothic style, with its slender spire, its vaulted nave and its colourful stained-glass windows, replacing an older church.