St. Peter's Church, Chambéry
Facts and practical information
The Saint-Pierre de Lémenc church is a church located in France in the commune of Chambéry, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Built on the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the god Mercury, possibly from the 6th century, the church would be the oldest in Chambéry and one of the oldest in Savoy. Priory church of Lémenc, it preserves part of the Romanesque architecture of the 11th century church as well as the Gothic architecture of its reconstruction at the beginning of the 16th century. It also has a crypt containing a rotunda that could date from the 9th to the 11th century, Renaissance wall paintings and a 16th century tomb.
The crypt and the sepulchre have been classified as historical monuments since February 16, 1900, and the rest of the church has been registered since May 16, 1966.
Chambéry
St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Château des Ducs de Savoie, Chambéry Cathedral, Musée Savoisien.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?
Bus
- Lemenc • Lines: B, B - Roc Noir => Parc Relais Mais (4 min walk)
- Charmilles • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Train
- Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux (7 min walk)