Saint Lawrence Church

Saint-Laurent Church, in Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne-Saint-Laurent Church, called the Grand'Église, is the oldest place of worship of Saint-Étienne. The Saint-Étienne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary, the religious cradle of the city.

The Grand'Église, cradle of the city

Saint-Étienne-Saint-Laurent Church, better known as the Grand'Église, is the oldest religious building of Saint-Étienne and the historic heart from which the city developed. Of medieval origin and remodelled over the centuries, it keeps a rich heritage and testifies to the origins of the city, well before its industrial rise. Listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, it remains a major religious and heritage landmark of old Saint-Étienne.

What to see

You admire the architecture of medieval origin and the rich heritage of the Grand'Église, the oldest religious building of Saint-Étienne, in an atmosphere of contemplation. It is the historic cradle of the city. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of old Saint-Étienne.

Practical information

Saint-Laurent Church, the Grand'Église, lies in the heart of old Saint-Étienne, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is Saint-Laurent Church called the Grand'Église?

Because it is the oldest and the main historic religious building of Saint-Étienne, the cradle from which the city developed.

Where is Saint-Laurent Church?

In the heart of old Saint-Étienne, in the Loire.