St John Baptistry

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  • Address
    rue Jean Jaurès
  • Phone
    05 49 41 21 24
  • Apr-Sep: Wed-Mon 10:30 - 12:30 & 15:00 - 18:00 ; Oct-Mar: Wed-Mon 14:30 - 16:30

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Lonely Planet review

One of Poitier's most celebrated gems is this baptistry, built in the 4th century on Roman foundations - making it (reputedly) the oldest Christian building in France. It was redecorated in the 10th century and used as a parish church. The octagonal hole under the impressive frescoes was used for total-immersion baptisms, practised until the 7th century.