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Underground Church of Saint-Jean

Underground Church of Saint-Jean
Underground Church of Saint-Jean
Underground Church of Saint-Jean

Description

The Saint-Jean underground church was dug into the rock probably at the beginning of the twelth century, following a Roman layout. It is unique in Europe, being of exceptionnal proportions, 20 meters high and having a reliquary, a cross-shaped pit for relics, an impressive gallery at 18 meters above floor level and a necropolis containing about one hundred and sixty-nine sarcophagi makes it well worth a visit.
It is Pierre de Castillon, lord of Aubeterre and builder of the underground church of Saint-Emilion, who decides on his return from the crusade to dig this church under his castle. A monumental construction site, 9 000m³ of stone to be withdrawn is almost 3 Olympic swimming pools!
In the heart of the nave remains a cross-shaped pit as well as a replica of Christ's tomb, 6 meters high, where the relics were stored. A striking necropolis of 160 sarcophagi and a gallery in height will not fail to amaze you once again.

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
45.2722430.171216
Coordinates copied
Point of Interest updated on 20/11/2024

Altimetric profile

Date and time

  • From 01/09/2024 to 30/12/2024
  • From 01/01/2025 to 30/06/2025
  • From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025
  • From 01/09/2025 to 30/12/2025

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Price(s)

From 01/09 to 31/12/2021
Adult: 6 €
Child : 2 €
Group adults: 5 €.

From 01/01 to 30/06/2022
Adult: 8 €.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2022
Adult: 8 €
Child : 2 €
Group adults: 5 €.

From 01/09 to 31/12/2022
Adult: 8 €
Child : 2 €
Group adults: 5 €.

Free entry for children < 7 years.
Child entry valid for 8 - 12 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Partner "Passport Discoveries": Reduced price on the period from July 1 to August 31 on presentation of the guide (adults: 5 euros).

Updated by

Office de tourisme du Sud Charente - 19/11/2024
www.sudcharentetourisme.fr
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Open period

From 01/01 to 30/06, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.

From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 9.30 am and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 31/12, daily.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.

Data author

8 Place du champ de Foire 16390 Aubeterre sur Dronne France

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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾