The church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul in Abriès is a good example of Queyras buildings with a chequered past.
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Dating back to the 12th century, the oldest church in Abriès is remembered today by the 2 stylophoric lions on either side of the western portal. The church underwent construction at the beginning of the 15th century, giving its bell tower a stone spire.
But its current architecture dates back to the early 17th century, as evidenced by the date 1620 on the bell tower. The nave was enlarged in the 18th century.
In 1864, major works were carried out on the church, raising the whole building...
But its current architecture dates back to the early 17th century, as evidenced by the date 1620 on the bell tower. The nave was enlarged in the 18th century.
In 1864, major works were carried out on the church, raising the whole building...
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Contact L'église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
- www.mairie-abries.com
