Baptistery of St. John Poitiers, France

View — West exterior of the Baptistère Saint-Jean (Baptistery of St. John), showing the narthex and belfry. Poitiers, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

The Baptistère Saint-Jean in Poitiers dates from around 360, making it the oldest church in France and one of the oldest in the world. Enlarged in the 6th century and decorated with frescoes in the 12th century, it is now a museum.

Location map of Baptistery of St. John, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Baptistery of St. John, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Rue Jean-Jaurès, Poitiers, France 86000
Coordinates: 46.5795051° N, 0.3486048° E map · aerial
Website: visitpoitiers.fr
Accessibility: yes

Article Info

Page Title: Baptistery of St. John
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024