Hospitaler Tower And Commander's Grave Martrin Heritage
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TOUR HOSPITALIÈRE ET TOMBEAU DU COMMANDEUR
Le bourg
12550 Martrin - +33 (0)5 65 99 79 65
During the Middlle ages Martrin was a Hospitalers commandery of Saint John of Jerusalem
In 1392, the people of Martrin made a request to the Commander Pons de Panat for permission to build a defensive tower onto the side of the church to provide the inhabitants with a place of refuge during periods of war and to store their belongings so that they could be kept safe from pillage. You can also visit the Commanders grave, which is set inside the church. It is actually the tomb of Commander Pénavayre of Salèls and is carved out of fine-grained sandstone rock, which was extracted from the surrounding quarries. The lid is ornamented with crosses, coats of arms and gothic inscriptions.
Capacities & Services
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Equipments and services
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Half-shaded pitch
- Pets allowed
- Picnic area
- Picnic tables
- Play area
- Salle des fêtes
- Toilets
- Visite libre
Activities
- Trekking
Opening
opening times
- Open today
- from 01 january 2026 to 31 december 2026
- from 01 may 2026 to 30 september 2026
Everyday : to 10h00 and until 17h00
Contacts
Establishment
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TOUR HOSPITALIÈRE ET TOMBEAU DU COMMANDEUR
Le bourg
12550 Martrin - +33 (0)5 65 99 79 65
Information
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Mairie de Martrin
12550 Martrin - +33 (0)5 65 99 79 65
- mairie@martrin.fr
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