Church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Church
  • Roman
Place De l'Eglise, 13460 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
The Church of Our Lady of the Sea is the soul of the village.
This fortress church, built in the 9th and 11th centuries on an old Gallo-Roman sanctuary, replaced an oratory that, according to legend, was erected by the Saints. This site was fortified in order to withstand attacks by the Saracens. Human figures can be seem emerging from the capitals decorated with plant motifs. The crypt (1448) houses Sarah, patron saint of Gypsies, covered with robes and coats. The boat of the Saints Marys is in the left alley of the church. The 4th BC century pagan altar in the crypt is also remarkable.

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This fortress church, built in the 9th and 11th centuries on an old Gallo-Roman sanctuary, replaced an oratory that, according to legend, was erected by the Saints. This site was fortified in order to withstand attacks by the Saracens. Human figures can be seem emerging from the capitals decorated with plant motifs. The crypt (1448) houses Sarah, patron saint of Gypsies, covered with robes and coats. The boat of the Saints Marys is in the left alley of the church. The 4th BC century pagan...

Services

Services

Rates

Rates

Visiting the interior of the church is free of charge, however to go up to the terrace of the church it costs 3 Euros.

Openings

Openings

All year

All year
Monday
09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00

Thursday
09:00 - 19:00

Friday
09:00 - 19:00

Saturday
09:00 - 19:00

Sunday
09:00 - 19:00

Location

Location

Church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Place De l'Eglise, 13460 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Updated on 26 July 2022 at 14:12
by Office de Tourisme des Saintes Maries de la Mer
(Offer identifier : 5538092)