Saint-Sauveur Church

Saint-Sauveur church, the oldest building of Aubagne

Saint-Sauveur church is the oldest building of Aubagne, the culminating point of the old centre. The Aubagne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this history-laden sanctuary, which dominates the old town.

A church born of a medieval chapel

Saint-Sauveur church was built around a twelfth-century chapel, which makes it the oldest building of Aubagne. Located at the culminating point of the old centre, it dominates the city and the Aubagne region. Remodelled and enlarged several times over the centuries, it testifies to the long religious history of the city, dear to Marcel Pagnol.

What to see

You admire the façade and the interior of the church, as well as its dominant position at the top of the old centre. The oldest building of Aubagne, Saint-Sauveur also offers a fine panorama of the city from its surroundings. It is a major stop for lovers of religious heritage and old stones.

Practical information

Saint-Sauveur church lies at the culminating point of the old centre of Aubagne, reachable on foot by a climb. A working Catholic place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; opening hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is Saint-Sauveur church important in Aubagne?

Because it is the oldest building of Aubagne, built around a twelfth-century chapel, at the culminating point of the old centre.

Where is Saint-Sauveur church?

At the culminating point of the old centre of Aubagne, which it dominates.