Visite de lÉglise abbatiale Saint Philibert à Tournus en France, joyau de l'art roman.

The Saint-Philibert de Tournus abbey, classified as a historic monument in 1844, is a jewel of Romanesque art dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. It is located in Tournus, in Burgundy, and is distinguished by its unique architecture and striking light. The history of the abbey dates back to the 2nd century, with the establishment of a Roman fortified camp on the site. The current crypt rests on the tomb of Saint Valérien, a martyr beheaded in 178, making this place a center of Christian contemplation since the first centuries AD. Over the centuries, the abbey has suffered raids, invasions and fires, but has always managed to rebuild and expand, notably thanks to the contribution of the Benedictine monks of Noirmoutier in the 9th century, who brought the relics of Saint Philibert. The consecration of the altar of the abbey church in 1019 and the vaulting of the church between 1066 and 1107 are significant events in its long history. After serving as a Temple of Reason during the Revolution, the church once again became a place of parish worship after the Concordat of 1802. It benefited from numerous restoration campaigns, notably in the 19th and 20th centuries, with the establishment of new stained glass windows and the restoration of various parts of the building. In 2019, the abbey celebrated the millennium of the consecration of the choir altar.