Saint-Volusien, Foix
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17th-century
| Saint-Volusien abbatial church | |
|---|---|
| Native name Abbatiale Saint-Volusien (French) | |
 The abbatial church seen from the castle. | |
| Type | Roman Catholic abbatial church |
| Location | Foix, Ariège |
| Coordinates | 42°58′01″N 1°36′24″E / 42.96690°N 1.60669°E |
| Built | Middle Ages 17th-century |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Governing body | Augustinians |
| Official name | Église Saint-Volusien |
| Designated | July 30, 1964 |
| Reference no. | PA00093794 |
| Official name | Orgue de tribune : buffet d'orgue |
| Designated | November 17, 1997 |
| Reference no. | PM09000984 |
  Location of Saint-Volusien abbatial church in Occitanie | |
The Church of Saint-Volusien is an abbatial church in Foix, Ariège in southwestern France. It already existed in the 12th century and was re-built and renovated several times.
In 1104, the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine (Augustinians) took possession of the abbey that housed the relics of saint Volusianus of Tours.[1] They decided to build a three-nave church with a transept. In the 14th century, the Romanesque apse was replaced with a polygonal choir.
During the French Wars of Religion, the abbey was destroyed and the relics were burnt. The reconstruction works started in 1609 and probably ended around 1670 when the new vault was installed. The Medieval church still has remnants of the portal and the base of the nave's walls.[2]
The church was classified as a Historic Monument in 1964.[3]
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