Baptistère Saint-Jean, Poitiers

Name: Baptistère Saint-Jean
Address: Rue Jean-Jaurès, Poitiers, 86000, France
Telephone: +33 5 49 88 65 84

#5 among attractions in Poitiers

Church, Top attraction, Pre-romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Baptistère Saint-Jean is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. It is reputed to be the oldest existing Christian building in the West and one of the most prominent examples of Merovingian architecture. ()

Local name: Baptistère Saint-Jean de Poitiers Coordinates: 46°34'46"N, 0°20'55"E

Address

Rue Jean-JaurèsCentre Ville Poitiers (Sainte-Croix)Poitiers 86000 France

Contact

+33 5 49 88 65 84

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Day trips

Baptistère Saint-Jean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Stade Michel-Amand, Parc de Blossac, Poitiers Cathedral.

~1760 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Église Notre-Dame la Grande, Poitiers
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1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Stade Michel-Amand, Poitiers
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0.8 miSW
Park
Parc de Blossac, Poitiers
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~350 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers
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0.5 miNW
Palace
Palace of Poitiers, Poitiers
13 min walk • The palace of the Counts of Poitou/Dukes of Aquitaine in Poitiers in Poitou in western France is a medieval testimony of the Plantagenet style of architecture. Until 2019, this building was used as a courthouse.
0.8 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand, Poitiers
20 min walk • The Église Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand is a church in Poitiers, France. It was named after Hilary of Poitiers. The church dates back to the 11th century, and was consecrated in 1049. It was damaged during the French Revolution and was restored in the second half of the 19th century.
~860 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Poitiers
5 min walk • The Church of Sainte-Radegonde is a medieval Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France, dating from the 6th century. It takes its name from the Frankish queen and nun, Radegund, who was buried in the church.
~270 ftSW
Art gallery, Antiques, Shopping
Musée Sainte-Croix, Poitiers
2 min walk • The Musée Sainte-Croix is the largest museum in Poitiers, France. Planned by the architect poitevin Jean Monge and built in 1974, it stands at the site of the former Abbaye Sainte-Croix, which was moved to Saint-Benoît, Vienne. It is a constructed of concrete and glass, in the 1970s style.
0.7 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf, Poitiers
18 min walk • The Church of Saint-Jean de Montierneuf is a Roman Catholic church in Poitiers, France. The church was built in the 11th century and is notable for its Romanesque architecture. It has been listed as a Monument historique since 1840.
0.6 miN
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers
15 min walk • The Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers is a municipal park and botanical garden located at 1 rue du Jardin des Plantes, Poitiers, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is open daily without charge.
~1490 ftNE
Bridge
Pont Joubert, Poitiers
8 min walk • The Joubert Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the cled river in Poitiers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Baptistère Saint-Jean open?

Baptistère Saint-Jean is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Baptistère Saint-Jean?

Nearby attractions include Musée Sainte-Croix, Poitiers (2 min walk), Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers (2 min walk), Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Poitiers (5 min walk), Pont Joubert, Poitiers (8 min walk).

How to get to Baptistère Saint-Jean by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baptistère Saint-Jean:

Bus

Baptistère Saint-Jean • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
Pont Neuf • Lines: 13, 23 (4 min walk)

Train

Poitiers (20 min walk)