Origin and history

The church of Saint Martial de Lagarde is a monument located in the commune of La Selve, in the Occitanie region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a link with Saint Martial, an emblematic religious figure in some French regions. Both rural and Lagarde churches played a central role in the lives of local communities.

They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, reflecting the social and religious organization of the time. In Occitanie, these buildings were often at the heart of villages, symbolizing their identity and collective history.