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  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt

  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt
  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt
  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt
  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt
  • Saint Eutrope Church and its crypt
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On the heights of the city, Saint-Eutrope's church is a jewel of Saintonge roman art. Its crypt is one of the vastest crypts in Europe and classified at Unesco.

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    Dedicated to the initial evangelizer and martyr of Saintes, the church was built by Benedictine monks and consecrated by Pope Urban II. Its layout is strikingly original: two churches (choir and transept) are superimposed and connected by a single nave, which was destroyed in the 19th century. The sculpted caps form a handsome whole. The sober massive architecture of the lower church (or crypt) contains the saint's tomb. The flamboyant arrow was constructed in the 15th century thanks to a donation from Louis XI. The church is registered on UNESCO's Human Heritage list under the heading of "Roads to Santiago de Compostela".

    Facilities & services

    Parking nearby

    Environment

    Town location

    Opening time

    All year round, daily.