Baptistry of Venasque

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Church
  • Roman
  • Classified
Elevation : 320m
Place du Presbytère, 84210 Venasque
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.

Services

Services

Rates

Rates

From 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025

Until 30 September 2025
Full price
3€

Group adults
2€

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 April 2025 until 30 September 2025 - Open on monday, on tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday

Location

Location

Baptistry of Venasque
Elevation : 320m
Place du Presbytère, 84210 Venasque

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • View over the vineyards
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • In the country
Updated on 14 April 2025 at 23:13
by Office de tourisme Ventoux Provence Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4610570)