St. Denis' Church

Amboise, France

The construction of St. Denis’ Church was started about 1107 by Hugues, the first Lord of Amboise. It was built on the site of ancient Gallo-Roman monument.Built in a fine Gothic style, with moderations made in the 16th century, the beautiful church remains a popular visitor attraction as well as being a working place of worship and prayer.

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Address

Rue Saint-Denis 9, Amboise, France

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Details

Founded: 1107
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

www.afranceattraction.com
www.experienceloire.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andreas Reintjes (2 years ago)
Sehenswert, wenn man schon mal in m Amboise ist.

Patrice Serrano (2 years ago)
Une église riche en couleurs et en détails, à voir.

AIMOUCHE Barakat.RAC (2 years ago)
A visiter.

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