The fortified church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Very pretty, small pilgrimage church from the 12th century. It is home to Saint Sara, patron saint of Sinti and Roma. On the south side of the church you can climb for about 2.50 € on the church roof. The view is breathtaking! 360 ° unobstructed Camargue landscape and the sea.

The fortified Church of the eleventh and twelfth centuries to protect the relics of the saints (but also the Saintois) in case of raiding the Saracens: the high chapel forms a real dungeon, surrounded, at the base, a walkway and surmounted by a crenellated platform. fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer#Lieux_et_monuments

The origins of the church go back to the 6th century. return. Today's church was built in the 12th century. completed. The bones of the patron saints of the Sinti and Roma rest in the crypt. The church, along with the Saintes-Mairies de la Mer site, is a famous Roma pilgrimage site: procession on May 24th and 25th.