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.

References:

Lion sur Mer

Address

Place des Victimes du 2 Juillet 1944 16, Lion-sur-Mer, 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)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Pegasus Bridge (7,1 km)
Atlantic Wall Museum (4,9 km)
Château de Bénouville (7,6 km)

Bayeux Cathedral (28,2 km)
Church of Saint-Pierre (13,3 km)
Abbey of Saint-Étienne (13,8 km)
Château de Caen (13,1 km)
Mémorial de Caen (12,4 km)
Musée Malraux (36,6 km)
Museum of Bayeux Tapestry (28 km)
Bayeux War Cemetery (29 km)
Abbey of Sainte-Trinité (12,9 km)

User Reviews

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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