Saint-André Church

Sauveterre-de-Béarn, France

The Church of Saint-André is on the main square in the town of Sauveterre-de-Béarn, a small historic town in the Béarn province. the Church of Saint-André is a very interesting church that has retained substantial elements from its 12th century construction and now includes both roman and gothic architectural styles

At the front of the church there is a large porch, with the three arches at the front separated by moorish style columns. In the facade of the church above the porch there is a rose window with an ornamental surround in carved stone.

Address

Rue de l'Abbé Duplech 1, Sauveterre-de-Béarn, France

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andrés Alonso (2 years ago)
Nice Romanesque church in a small Béarnaise town, very pleasant to visit.

lucy vignon-dodogaray (4 years ago)
Magnificent little town. Very beautiful view of the Pyrenees.

Gaston Lagaf (4 years ago)
Finally an open place of worship and moreover very beautiful. And in a pleasant village.

Jean-Robert Bos (4 years ago)
A very beautiful Béarnaise church with its decorations

Tom Molnar (6 years ago)
Pretty

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