Saint Pierre Church

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Basilica
  • Gothic
  • 14th C
Basilique Saint-Pierre, Place Saint Pierre, 84000 Avignon
Church with architectural features from the 14th century, late 15th century, and early 16th century.
A church by the name of Saint-Pierre existed here in the 7th century. Foundation of a collegiate church in 1358 with the construction of the canons' building and the cloister, the apse and the belltower. Side chapels were added in the 15th century, and the nave enlarged. Outstanding carved wooden doors with decors from the late Renaissance period. Several sculpted works inside, and paintings by Simon de Châlons, Parrocel and Nicolas Mignard. Relics of Blessed Pierre de Luxembourg.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday
Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 1pm and 2:30pm to 5pm. Closed Thursday morning.
- Sundays from 8.30am to 10.30am.

These times are subject to change depending on the availability of supervisory staff.

Masses: Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 12:15pm, Sunday at 9:30am and 6:30pm.

Location

Location

Saint Pierre Church
Basilique Saint-Pierre, Place Saint Pierre, 84000 Avignon

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • In centre of town
Updated on 05 December 2024 at 14:28
by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4760483)