St. James Church, Villefranche-de-Conflent

Name: St. James Church
Address: Villefranche-de-Conflent, France

#2 among attractions in Villefranche-de-Conflent

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The Saint-Jacques de Villefranche-de-Conflent church is a Catholic church located in Villefranche-de-Conflent, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, in France. The building stands at the southwest corner of the walled city, and is attached to the southern curtain wall. In its present configuration, it dates back to the 12th century, and was enlarged in the Gothic period, then reworked by Vauban during his work to strengthen the fortress.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°35'12"N, 2°21'59"E

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Villefranche-de-Conflent France

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St. James Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou, Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Fort Libéria, Church of St. Mary.

4.4 miSE
Historical place, Architecture, Church
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Romanesque architecture, Church, Monastery
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~1250 ftN
, Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Libéria, Villefranche-de-Conflent
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Church
Church of St. Mary
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Church
Saint Felix Church
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3.8 miW
Church
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Church
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2.3 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Clément de Sirach, Ria-Sirach
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3.7 miS
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Sahorre
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St. James Church, Villefranche-de-Conflent

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St. James Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)