Basilique Saint-Sernin

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9 / 10

4 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Toulouse's most famous landmark and the world's largest Romanesque church once belonged to a Benedictine abbey, built in the 11th century to house pilgrims." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The chevet, partly made of stone, and the five story eight-sided church tower made of bricks, are magnificent. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Consecrated in 1096, this is the largest and finest Romanesque church in Europe." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The tomb of the basilica’s namesake St Sernin (also known as St Saturnin) has pride of place: he was Toulouse’s first bishop and met a gruesome end when pagan priests tied him to a bull. " Full review