Baptistery of St. John Poitiers, France

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.

View from West — West exterior of the Baptistère Saint-Jean (Baptistery of St. John), showing the narthex and belfry. Poitiers, France. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Location map of Baptistery of St. John, Poitiers, France.

Quick Facts on Baptistery of St. John

Go Historic ID

249046

names

Baptistery of St. John

Baptistère Saint-Jean French

Poitiers Baptistery

Temple de Saint-Jean French

location(s)

Poitiers, France

Address

Rue Jean-Jaurès

Postcode

86000