Church of Cordeliers

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Classified
  • Town of Art & History
  • 14th C
  • Gothic
  • Roman
Porte de pignerol, Cité vauban, 05100 Briançon
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Built at the end of the 14th century, the building survived two major fires in the town. De-consecrated during the revolutionary period, it was transformed into a military building (hospital and storage). It is the setting for precious wall paintings.
Briançon is most famous for its Vauban-style fortifications and the charm of its gargoyles, but many visitors also come to the town, sometimes from very far away, even from across the Atlantic, mainly to admire the "treasure" of Briançon, the Cordeliers' church. This church, discreetly nestled against the current town hall, is one of the rare witnesses to the medieval history of Briançon and contains, away from view, a prestigious mural decoration.
The building was originally part of an...

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Church of Cordeliers
Porte de pignerol, Cité vauban, 05100 Briançon
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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