Saint-Pierre Church

Saint-Pierre Church, in Auxerre

Saint-Pierre Church is one of the three great spires that mark the silhouette of Auxerre. The Auxerre audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this fine religious building, which blends Renaissance and flamboyant Gothic.

The third spire of the town

With Saint-Étienne Cathedral and Saint-Germain Abbey, Saint-Pierre Church is one of the three great spires that draw the silhouette of Auxerre, famous from the quays of the Yonne. Built mainly in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the building blends flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance, with a rich sculpted façade and a fine adorned portal. Preceded by an elegant arch-portal, it testifies to the refinement of the religious architecture of the town. A sanctuary still in activity, Saint-Pierre Church is discovered with respect, in the calm of its interior.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the rich sculpted façade blending flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance, the fine adorned portal and the spire that marks the silhouette of Auxerre, in an atmosphere of contemplation. Saint-Pierre Church is one of the three great spires of the town. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

Saint-Pierre Church lies in the heart of Auxerre, reachable on foot. A 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.

What is particular about Saint-Pierre Church of Auxerre?

It is one of the three great spires that draw the silhouette of Auxerre, with its rich sculpted façade blending flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance and its fine adorned portal.

Where is Saint-Pierre Church?

In the heart of Auxerre, in France.