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St Martin was Tours' bishop in the 4th century. He died in 397 and a basilica was buiit in the 5th century to honor him and serve as Martin's grave. The church was destroyed in the 10th century and a new church was built in the early 11th century. It was modified along the centuries but collapsed in the late 19th century. Only 2 towers are left from the medieval basilica.