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Sanct Etienne Church

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Beautiful 15th-century church with frescoes, baptistery and pietà.

The majestic and imposing Saint Etienne church is situated in the centre of the village and is a listed historic monument.

The 45-metre high bell tower has a final octagonal stone steeple and corner pyramidions. Richly coloured local stones were used. The porch at the entrance is made of pink marble from Guillestre. The doorway has sculpted panels and a lock with a chimera head bolt. On the pediment of the entrance door, the frescoes represent the Epiphany, the Adoration of the Magi and Baby Jesus.

Inside it is a plain building with a basilical floor plan and three naves. The main nave is covered by a slightly pointed barrel vault resting on double arcs. The gilded wood altarpiece dates back to the middle of the 16th century.

Opening period

All year round, daily.

Environments
  • Village centre
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
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QUARTIER VILLE
Vallouise
05340 Vallouise-Pelvoux
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