St-Hilaire-le-Grand Poitiers, France

Chevet — Close-up look at the fine Romanesque chevet of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand in Poitiers, viewed from southeast. Holly Hayes all photos →

Completed in 1049, the Romanesque pilgrimage church of Saint-Hilaire in Poitiers features the shrine of Saint Hilary, an apse surrounded by chapels, 11th-century frescoes and carved capitals.

Location map of St-Hilaire-le-Grand, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of St-Hilaire-le-Grand, Poitiers, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Poitiers, France
Coordinates: 46.5773520° N, 0.3326260° E map · aerial
Date(s): 1049

Article Info

Page Title: St-Hilaire-le-Grand
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024