Venasque

Baptistry of Venasque

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This splendid baptistery is located in a village which is ranked as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'. Visitors are able to learn all about the baptistery that was once connected to the cathedral church via a corridor with a round vaulted ceiling. Notable for its Merovingian era size, this baptistery was used for immersive baptisms twice a year by the bishop.
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The baptistery is in the shape of a Greek cross, with the central space surrounded by four semi-domed apses built into the thick walls. The floor shows traces of the ancient, original baptismal font, which was octagonal. The baptistery cannot be seen from the outside, for it has been encased in constructions from the 18th Century. The baptistery was listed among the first historical monuments, classified in 1840. It underwent renovations in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, and was restored in the 19th century by the Historical Monuments.
Self-guided tours of the baptistery with brochures available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish.
Free entry for under 12's.

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Equipment

  • Car park
  • Free car park

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Dates and times

From 02/01 to 05/04/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 26/02.

From 06/04 to 04/10/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 22/04, May 1st and July 14th.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Prices

Full price: 3 €
Group adults: 2 €.

Free entry for children < 12 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

Methods of payment

  • Check
  • Cash

Contact

Baptistry of Venasque
Place du Presbytère
84210 Venasque
Tel : View number 04 90 66 62 01
E-Mail : baptisteredevenasque@orange.fr
Website : https://www.venasque.fr/

Coordinates

Longitude : 5.145506
Latitude : 43.997097