Hôpital des pèlerins, Pons

Name: Hôpital des pèlerins
Address: Pons, France

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The pilgrims' hospital is a former medieval hospice located in the lower town of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.

Built in the 12th century to serve as a stopover for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, it is one of the oldest hospital complexes in Europe to have been preserved and, as such, has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1998, as part of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in France. It is also classified as a historical monument since October 8, 1879 for its hospital passage, registered since December 29, 1997 for its dwellings and classified since June 16, 1998 for the former pilgrims' hall, the remains of the old church and the pavilion with its medieval structure.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°34'10"N, 0°33'16"W

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Hôpital des pèlerins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Donjon de Pons, Saint-Vivien Church, St. Martin's Church, Château des Egreteaux.

0.7 miNE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Architecture
Donjon de Pons, Pons
18 min walk • The Keep of Pons is an 830-year-old fortified tower located in Pons, France and is one of the few remnants of the original castle of Pons. The keep is located near the chapel and porch of Saint Gilles and remains of the ramparts. On a hill and visible from a distance, this 33-meter-high edifice is used as the symbol of the city.
~1960 ftNE
Architecture, Church
Saint-Vivien Church, Pons
10 min walk • Saint-Vivien Church is a Saintonge Romanesque church located in Pons en Saintonge, in the French department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
0.8 miNE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Pons
22 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin is the more important of the two parish churches of the city of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.
0.8 miE
Forts and castles
Château des Egreteaux
22 min walk • The château d'Usson or château des Égretaux is located south-east of the town of Pons in the Charente-Maritime.
0.4 miNE
45°34'29"N • 0°32'57"W
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons
11 min walk • Library

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Which popular attractions are close to Hôpital des pèlerins?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Vivien Church, Pons (10 min walk), Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons (11 min walk), Donjon de Pons, Pons (18 min walk), St. Martin's Church, Pons (22 min walk).