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Baptistère Saint-Jean, Le Puy-en-Velay

#8 among attractions in Le Puy-en-Velay

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The Saint-Jean Baptistery is a baptistery located in Le Puy-en-Velay, in the French department of Haute-Loire in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

It has been classified as a historical monument since 1840, the date of the first protection of this type in France.

Coordinates: 45°2'45"N, 3°53'7"E
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Le Puy-en-Velay France

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

Nearby attractions include: Le Puy Cathedral, Musée Crozatier, Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, St. Lawrence Church.

  • le puy cathedral le puy en velay~120 ftSW
    Romanesque cathedral with striped facade

    Le Puy Cathedral, Le Puy-en-Velay

    1 min walk • Le Puy Cathedral, formally known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, is an architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Le Puy-en-Velay, France. This historic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its unique blend of Romanesque architecture...

  • musee crozatier le puy en velay0.5 miS
    Museum, Art museum

    Musée Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay

    14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic French city of Le Puy-en-Velay, the Musée Crozatier is a cultural gem waiting to be discovered. This museum, housed in a splendid 19th-century building, offers a rich tapestry of art and history that reflects the region's heritage...

  • saint michel daiguilhe le puy en velay~1690 ftNW
    Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place

    Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay

    9 min walk • Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe is a chapel in Aiguilhe, near Le Puy-en-Velay, France. The chapel is reached by 268 steps carved into the rock. It was built in 969 on a volcanic plug 85 metres high. The surface on top of the plug is 57 metres in diameter.

  • st lawrence church le puy en velay~1470 ftW
    Church

    St. Lawrence Church, Le Puy-en-Velay

    8 min walk • The Saint-Laurent church is a Catholic church located in Puy-en-Velay, France. It houses, in the choir, a tomb containing the entrails of the Constable Bertrand Du Guesclin.

  • statue de notre dame de france le puy en velay~550 ftN
    Historical place, Memorial

    Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Le Puy-en-Velay

    3 min walk • The statue of Notre-Dame de France is a monumental cast iron work located in the city of Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Built between 1856 and 1860, from cannons captured during the siege of Sebastopol and on the plans of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux, it was...

  • pont de roderie le puy en velay~1800 ftN
    Bridge

    Pont de Roderie, Le Puy-en-Velay

    9 min walk • The Roderie bridge is a bridge located in Aiguilhe, France.

  • cloitre de la cathedrale du puy en velay le puy en velay~120 ftW
    45°2'45"N • 3°53'5"E

    Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay

    1 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baptistère Saint-Jean?

Nearby attractions include Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay (1 min walk), Le Puy Cathedral, Le Puy-en-Velay (1 min walk), Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Le Puy-en-Velay (3 min walk), St. Lawrence Church, Le Puy-en-Velay (8 min walk).

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