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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
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  • © Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - P. Dompnier

The cathedral was built in the 6th century, rebuilt in the 11th century and enlarged in the 15th century, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral has in its choir magnificent Gothic stalls in walnut, all different, as well as a cloister and a crypt.

Description

Its neoclassical porch was added on in 1771 to house the tombs of three of the first princes of the House of Savoie : Humbert aux Blanches Mains (the founder), Amédée « la Queue » and Boniface « le Roland ».

Rates

Free access.

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Once inside the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, on the left you will find a wooden door, behind is the cloister.

Opening time

Open daily from 8am to 7pm.

Spoken languages

  • French

Adaptive tourism

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Location

Themes

  • Tips : Once inside the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, on the left you will find a wooden door, behind is the cloister.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
Place de la Cathédrale 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
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