Church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

This fortress church, built in the 9th and 11th centuries on an old Gallo-Roman sanctuary, replaced an oratory that, according to legend, was erected by the Saints. This site was fortified in order to withstand attacks by the Saracens. Human figures can be seem emerging from the capitals decorated with plant motifs. The crypt (1448) houses Sarah, patron saint of Gypsies, covered with robes and coats. The boat of the Saints Marys is in the left alley of the church. The 4th BC century pagan altar in the crypt is also remarkable.

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Church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Place De l'Eglise
13460 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Means of communication

  • Telephone : 04 90 97 80 25
  • e-mail : contact@sanctuaire-des-saintesmaries.fr
  • e-mail : info@saintesmaries.com
  • Website : http://www.sanctuaire-des-saintesmaries.fr
  • Website : http://www.saintesmaries.com

Topics

  • Religious heritage
  • Church

Categories

  • Roman

Open

All year round, daily between 9 am and 7 pm.

Accessible for disabled

Equipement

  • Parking nearby

Target audience

  • Groups

Group tours

  • Guided group tours on request
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Average length of visit : 90 minutes

Individual visits

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Rates

Free of charge. Visiting the interior of the church is free of charge, however to go up to the terrace of the church it costs 3 Euros.

Language guided tour

1922
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