Notre Dame des Tables Basilica, Montpellier

Notre Dame des Tables Basilica is a church that reflects very clearly the religious history of Montpellier. It was once considered the mother church of the city. The building was designed in Baroque style by French architect Jean Giral. The construction took place between 1707 and 1748. Before it was named Notre Dame des Tables, the church's name was Saint Mary. It was renamed in the Middle Ages, when tables of the street sellers were placed in front of the church. The church owns a restored pipe organ, dating from the 18th century.