Visit to the Basilica
Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Cultural visits Opening hours and prices Every afternoon throughout the year, from Tuesday to Saturday. Inquire at the association's shop (in front of the main building), open from 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Duration: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes…
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Basilica of Saint Nicholas of Port
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Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port
Cultural visits
Opening hours and prices
Every afternoon throughout the year, from Tuesday to Saturday. Inquire at the association's shop (in front of the main building), open from 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Duration: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes (at the visitor's own pace).
Prices
- €5 per person
- €2.50 for students and children aged 8 to 16.
Description
The Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port invites you to discover its remarkable architecture and rich heritage. The visit will allow you to admire the basilica's splendid interior , with its impressive vaulting and majestic supports . Don't miss the Chapel of the Foundry and its 16th-century altarpiece , a masterpiece of the past.
One of the highlights of the visit is the discovery of the stained-glass window depicting Saint Nicholas and René II , also dating from the 16th century. Finally, the basilica's treasury houses a 19th-century reliquary arm , a precious piece of local religious history.
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<p>A masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style, this historic monument from the 15th and 16th centuries stands out for its architectural majesty and spiritual aura. A major pilgrimage site for centuries, it embodies a living chapter of religious and artistic heritage.</p><p> Thanks to the generous bequest of Madame Camille Croué-Friedman, a major restoration project was launched in 1983, restoring the building to its former glory. These ambitious works now allow visitors to discover or rediscover the richness of this exceptional site.</p><p> Access is possible to several remarkable spaces: the baptistery chapel, a sculpted jewel and sacred place; the crypt, imbued with mystery and history; the treasury, where precious liturgical pieces are kept; the towers, offering a striking view; as well as the sacristy, a witness to the liturgical refinement of past centuries.</p><p> A place full of soul, beauty and emotion, which continues to inspire the faithful, lovers of sacred art and history enthusiasts.</p>
