Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse

"This is one of the largest and most impressive Romanesque churches, and a key destination for those visiting Toulouse. Unsurprisingly it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an impressive vaulted ceiling, lots of smaller chapels and religious artwork. Leaflets of information are available in lots of languages, and there is also a video explaining the Basicila's history and construction. In the crypt there are a large number of reliquaries, many of which contain relics donated by Charlemagne which attracted pilgrims as a stop-off on the route to Santiago de Compostela as well. The surrounding green space and shaded benches also make a good picnic location. "

"Simply put, Sernin can be thought of as Saturnin's nick name. This massive basilica was consecrated in 1096, around the same time that Pope Urbain II was promoting the start of the First Crusade. "