St. Peter's Church, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France

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Saint-Pierre Church is a parish church located in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, in the Charente-Maritime department and the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes. This imposing building, which includes elements of different periods, incorporates an octagonal bell tower topped by an observation platform.

The west facade, as well as the organ loft, has been registered as a historical monument since December 21, 1988. In addition, several paintings and pieces of furniture are subject to detailed protection, and the whole is listed as an archaeological site.

Architectural style: Classical architectureCoordinates: 45°56'37"N, 1°18'20"W

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Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron France

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Nearby attractions include: Fort Boyard, Le Château-d'Oléron, La Lanterne des Morts, Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de La Cotinière.

5.8 miNE
19th-century Napoleonic sea fort
Fort Boyard
150 min walk • Fort Boyard is a fort located between the Île-d'Aix and the Île d'Oléron in the Pertuis d'Antioche straits, on the west coast of France and is the filming location for the eponymous TV game show.
6.6 miSE
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Le Château-d'Oléron
169 min walk • One of the main attractions in Le Château-d'Oléron is its impressive citadel, a 17th-century fortress that once played a crucial role in defending the island. Visitors can explore the ramparts and take in panoramic views of the surrounding area, providing a unique...
~810 ftN
Memorial
La Lanterne des Morts, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
4 min walk • The Lantern of the Dead of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a funerary monument built in the 12th century, in the center of what was then the parish cemetery. This imposing octagonal tower rises to 23.40 meters.
2.3 miSW
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Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de La Cotinière, Oléron
60 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas is a parish church of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, in the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes and the department of Charente-Maritime. With a resolutely modernist style, it watches over the port of La Cotinière...
2.5 miNW
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Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
63 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is its stunning beaches. Visitors can spend their days soaking up the sun on the golden sands, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, or trying their hand at exciting water sports.
3.1 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Dolus-d'Oléron
80 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.5 miNE
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Boyardville
89 min walk • Boyardville is a district in the city of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron on the eastern part of Oléron Island in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
~870 ftNW
45°56'43"N • 1°18'29"W
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
5 min walk • Library
5.4 miNW
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La Brée-les-Bains
138 min walk • One of the main attractions of La Brée-les-Bains is its beautiful coastline, which stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can spend their days relaxing on the soft sandy beaches, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, or enjoying a variety of water...

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Nearby attractions include La Lanterne des Morts, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron (4 min walk), Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron (5 min walk).

St. Peter's Church, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

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