Saint-Rémi Church

The Church of Saint-Rémi, in Amiens

The Church of Saint-Rémi is one of the religious buildings of Amiens, witness of the spiritual heritage of the town. The Amiens audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this district sanctuary, dedicated to St Remigius, the bishop who baptised King Clovis.

The sanctuary dedicated to St Remigius

The Church of Saint-Rémi is one of the religious buildings that mark Amiens, a town with a rich spiritual heritage dominated by its famous cathedral. This church is dedicated to St Remigius, or Remi, one of the great figures of the history of France and of the Church: bishop of Reims at the turn of the fifth and sixth centuries, he remained famous for having baptised Clovis, king of the Franks, a founding event that marked the Christianisation of the kingdom and of which Reims, neighbouring town of the region, long kept the memory through the coronation of the kings. Numerous churches of France thus bear his name, in tribute to this venerated saint. The Church of Saint-Rémi of Amiens, a district building, testifies to the parish life and to the devotion of the inhabitants through the centuries. Inside, in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, it keeps furniture and religious works of art. A place of worship in the heart of the town, it completes the rich ensemble of the religious heritage of Amiens. A district sanctuary and a witness of the faith, the Church of Saint-Rémi is discovered with respect.

What to see

Here you discover, with respect, one of the religious buildings of Amiens, dedicated to St Remigius, the bishop of Reims who baptised Clovis, king of the Franks, founding event of the Christianisation of the kingdom; this district church testifies to the parish life and to the devotion of the inhabitants through the centuries, and keeps furniture and religious works in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation. The Church of Saint-Rémi is a witness of the faith in Amiens. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Rémi lies in Amiens, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

To whom is the Church of Saint-Rémi of Amiens dedicated?

To St Remigius, the bishop of Reims who remained famous for having baptised Clovis, king of the Franks, at the turn of the fifth and sixth centuries, founding event of the Christianisation of the kingdom; this district church of Amiens testifies to the parish life and to the devotion of the inhabitants through the centuries.

Where is the Church of Saint-Rémi in Amiens?

In Amiens, in France.