The baptistery was built in the 6th century, (possibly on the ruins of a Roman temple) and underwent work in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. It was restored in the 19th century by 'Monuments Historiques'.
It has a quatrefoil façade (4 apses) with a floor plan shaped like a Greek cross.
Its decoration of blind arches rests on ancient reused columns.
On the ground there is an octagonal baptismal font that was placed there long ago.
The capital of the west apse dates from the Merovingian era.
In the north apse you can see irregular holes where acoustic jars made of fine pottery would have been found (they are no longer here today). They were used to improve the acoustics.
Its decoration of blind arches rests on ancient reused columns.
On the ground there is an octagonal baptismal font that was placed there long ago.
The capital of the west apse dates from the Merovingian era.
In the north apse you can see irregular holes where acoustic jars made of fine pottery would have been found (they are no longer here today). They were used to improve the acoustics.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 20 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
All year
All year
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
Location
Location
Contact Baptistry of Venasque
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- View over the vineyards
- In the country
