Eglise de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron

The church, dedicated to Saint-Pierre, impresses with its mix of Gothic, Baroque and Classical styles, all of which are linked to the damage it suffered, particularly during the Wars of Religion.
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© Arthur Habudzik
Eglise St Pierre d'Oléron
© Arthur Habudzik
Eglise St Pierre d'Oléron
© Stéphane Heurtebise
peinture de l'église St Pierre
© Arthur Habudzik
Eglise St Pierre d'Oléron

Dates & opening times

Open all days from 01/01 to 31/12 (all years)

Descriptif

Classified Baroque Classical Gothic 17th C

Reconstruction of Saint-Pierre church began in the 17th century, built on the ruins of the former 12th-century Romanesque church.



One of the most striking features of the building is the façade, built in the style of the Counter-Reformation, an architectural movement relatively little represented in the region.

Punctuated by pilasters, it is adorned with fine scrolls and floral motifs.

The most striking feature is the bell tower, dating from 1776.

A hexagonal tower rising to 40 meters, the steeple was added during the reign of King Louis XVI, in 1776. Designed to serve as a landmark for ships, its summit houses a belvedere offering a breathtaking panorama of the island and its surroundings.

Tracking

Eglise de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron 45 rue de République17310, Saint-Pierre-d'OléronFrance

Itinerary

Characteristics

Utilities
Parking nearby
Public WC
Services
Guided tours
Languages
French
Surroundings
Town location
In the historic centre
Pedestrian area
Visits
Visit possible
Yes
Services for individual visits
Guided individual tours on request
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Themes
Religious heritage
Bell tower
Church
Categories
Classified
Baroque
Classical
Gothic
17th C

Charges

Gratuit

Contact

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