Sant Martí de Fonollà

The Chapelle Saint-Martin de Fenollar is a pre-Romanesque chapel located near the town of Maureillas-las-Illas, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of the southern French region of Occitanie. This chapel is situated in the cultural landscape of Roussillon, which was once part of Catalonia. Its location and historical significance make it an interesting site for tourists interested in history and architecture.

Frescoes of the Apse and Their Influence on Art

One of the most notable features of the Chapelle Saint-Martin de Fenollar is the frescoes of the apse, believed to date back to the 12th century. These frescoes depict scenes from the New Testament and the Apocalypse of John, and their color design is known to have influenced renowned artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This makes the chapel a significant site for tourists interested in art history.