Saint-Pierre Basilica

Avignon, France

A church by the name of Saint-Pierre existed in Avignon already in the 7th century. The collegiate church was founded in 1358 with the construction of the canons' building and the cloister, the apse and the belltower. Side chapels were added in the 15th century, and the nave enlarged. Outstanding carved wooden doors with decors from the late Renaissance period. Several sculpted works inside, and paintings by Simon de Châlons, Parrocel and Nicolas Mignard. Relics of Blessed Pierre de Luxembourg.

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Founded: 1358
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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Tom Jacobsmeyer (3 months ago)
Construction started in the 1200's. Finished in the 1300's. Magnificent church.
Mike Zito (3 months ago)
Absolutely stunning gothic basilica with incredible carved wooden doors. Building begun in 1358 and Pope Innocent VI erected it as a collegiate church. Absolute must see.
Ilona (6 months ago)
Church from 1358. Facade from 1511. It houses the relics of Pierre the Luxembourg.
arChy (13 months ago)
Took us a while to find the entrance at the side. Once you're inside, you'll see it's beauty. It's very dark as well.
Mick K (18 months ago)
What a stunning church on the outside this is , unfortunately on our visit we didn’t get to look around on the inside which is a real shame . I was blown away the doors to the church the wood carvings were just Fantastic, it’s great that we can still see these beautiful buildings . Avignon is a great place to visit you won’t be disappointed.
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