The church is named after Saint-Véran, the patron saint of Cavaillon, who drove a dragon away from the Vaucluse. He is said to have fallen due to fatigue as a result of his injuries in the village.
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Destroyed during the Wars of Religion, the church of Saint-Véran was rebuilt in the 17th century. Two finely sculpted columns resting on two stylophoric lions (found in Guillestre and Abriès) support its wooden porch. The interior is richly decorated with sculptures and statues.
The village church, which received its present bell tower in 1838, has a nave with three bays and a choir, and boasts some very fine Baroque furnishings, including an altarpiece from 1684 sculpted by Italian...
The village church, which received its present bell tower in 1838, has a nave with three bays and a choir, and boasts some very fine Baroque furnishings, including an altarpiece from 1684 sculpted by Italian...
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 5 January 2025 - Open everyday
From 8 February 2025 until 9 March 2025 - Open everyday
From 5 April 2025 until 4 May 2025 - Open everyday
From 5 July 2025 until 31 August 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact L'église de Saint-Véran
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