St. Jean Baptiste Basilica

Chaumont, France

The basilica church of St-Jean-Baptiste in Chaumont dates from the 13th century, the choir and lateral chapels belonging to the 15th and 16th. In the interior the sculptured triforium (15th century), the spiral staircase in the transept and a Holy Sepulchre are of interest.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Mary Jane Hathaway (3 years ago)
Incredible church...
Ben Mouffok (3 years ago)
Superb basilica rich in interior decorations The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church was designed at the beginning of the 13th century as the parish church of a medium-sized provincial town. Its current interior length is 55 meters, its width is 25 and the height of the nave under the vault is 18 meters. From this period, we still have the fairly austere western facade, the nave and the side aisles. At the beginning of the 16th century, with the money amassed, the canons embarked on major works. In the northern arm of the transept, which shines with beautiful flamboyant Gothic style, we can admire today: -superb overhanging balconies decorated with sculpted stones. -a spiral and clerestory staircase, -the ornate guardrail of the triforium. (1st half of the 16th century). In 1948, the church was elevated to the rank of basilica given the importance of pilgrimages. When I visited it, its facade was under construction but that does not hinder its visit Very good visit
Mario Giesen (3 years ago)
A beautiful basilica. You didn't miss anything if you weren't there, but once you're there, you can take a look around.
Nigel P (6 years ago)
Awesome building and atmosphere
Andres Revesz (7 years ago)
Beautiful church with beautiful towers and stained glass panels.
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