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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral

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

Built in the 6th century, rebuilt in the 11th and enlarged in the 15th, the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste features magnificent Gothic walnut choir stalls, all different from one another, as well as a cloister and crypt.

Description

Its neo-classical porch was added in 1771 to house the tombs of three of the first princes of the House of Savoy: 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

From 01/01 to 31/12, daily between 8 am and 7 pm.

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