Collégiale St-Martin

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Candes Saint Martin and reflection in Saumur, Loire Valley, France.

This soaring, crenelated village church, built in the Gothic style from 1175 to 1240, venerates the spot where St Martin died in 397 and was buried for a while (his body was later spirited off to Tours). Enter via the exceptional side porch, decorated with two rows of statues.

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