St John Baptistry
St John Baptistry
- Address
- rue Jean Jaurès
- Phone
- tel, info: 05 49 41 21 24
- Price
- full €1.00, child €0.50
- Hours
- Apr-Sep: Wed-Mon 10:30-12:30 & 15:00-18:00; Oct-Mar: Wed-Mon 14:30-16:30, Jul-Aug: open Tue
Lonely Planet review for St John Baptistry
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.
