Overview

⛪ Visit of the chapel – A witness to history

This Romanesque chapel, rebuilt in 1104 on the remains of a Carolingian church partially destroyed in 865, is a true history book.

Its architecture consists of three naves, two absidioles and an apse, following a plan reminiscent of Antiquity: square pillars, absence of columns and sculptures, rectangular doors. The facade retains some granite stones from the 11th century, while the rest (copy of the bell tower-facade) dates from 1842. The crenellated keep was added in 1870. This church had a turbulent past:

• Proximity of the cave of Sabart (spot of counterfeiters around 1200).
• Used as a prison in 1345.
• Burned in 1568.
• Haven for brigands until 1624. She found peace only in 1876, when she became the seminary of the diocese. Even today, history continues to write itself: the fervor that surrounds September 8, during the pilgrimage of Notre-Dame, remains lively. Visitors can admire a 14th century wooden statue of the Virgin as well as fragments of stained glass windows from the 13th century.

Informations Free. Visits upon request. Delay or cancellation possible on Saturday in case of funeral.

Address
Sere, 09400 Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France, Ariège, Occitanie, France