Saint-Pierre Church

Lion-sur-Mer, France

The tower of Saint-Pierre (St. Peter's) church dates from the first half of the 12th century. The choir was added in the 14-15th century and rebuilt in the 19th century with a new window. The nave was completely rebuilt in 1903-1906.

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

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patrick CHAUVIN (5 years ago)
I was baptized married I had my children baptized so for this church it is the most beautiful
Maja (6 years ago)
A beautiful church. Too bad it burns incense during Mass, it's stuffy!
Roger Boyer (6 years ago)
Superb building perfectly maintained To visit if it is too hot or too cold. For true silence and a meditation Perfect
Tydry (6 years ago)
it's pretty
Domi .R (6 years ago)
Provincial church as we find a lot but in very good condition
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