Saint Martin Church (Église Saint-Martin)

Église Saint-Martin in L'Aigle is an 11th-century church that showcases five distinct architectural periods from Romanesque to contemporary. Founded by the Lords of L'Aigle, it expanded through the Gothic Flamboyant and Renaissance eras, surviving a sacking during the Wars of Religion in 1567. After WWII bombing destroyed the southern windows in 1944, the church became a pioneering example of integrating contemporary art into historic monuments. The seven stained glass windows by master glazier Max Ingrand, installed in 1947, use warm colors on the south and cool tones on the north side. Nine exterior niches on the south façade hold contemporary sculptures by artists including Paul Belmondo. The church also houses a 1923 organ by Charles Mutin, currently under restoration until 2026.