Beautiful 15th-century church with frescoes, baptistery and pietà.
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The majestic and imposing Saint Etienne church is situated in the centre of the village and is a listed historic monument.
The 45-metre high bell tower has a final octagonal stone steeple and corner pyramidions. Richly coloured local stones were used. The porch at the entrance is made of pink marble from Guillestre. The doorway has sculpted panels and a lock with a chimera head bolt. On the pediment of the entrance door, the frescoes represent the Epiphany, the Adoration of the Magi and...
The 45-metre high bell tower has a final octagonal stone steeple and corner pyramidions. Richly coloured local stones were used. The porch at the entrance is made of pink marble from Guillestre. The doorway has sculpted panels and a lock with a chimera head bolt. On the pediment of the entrance door, the frescoes represent the Epiphany, the Adoration of the Magi and...
Services
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Guided tours
Location
Contact Sanct Etienne Church
- www.paysdesecrins.com
Environment
- Mountain view
- Village centre
- Close to GR footpath
Access
- Enter the village of Vallouise and go to the square in the centre.
