St. Jean Baptiste Basilica

Description

The basilica church of St-Jean-Baptiste in Chaumont dates from the 13th century, the choir and lateral chapels belonging to the 15th and 16th. In the interior the sculptured triforium (15th century), the spiral staircase in the transept and a Holy Sepulchre are of interest.

Address
Rue Saint-Jean 24, Chaumont, France

Established
13th century

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