From20until21September
European Heritage Days: Saint-Louis Church
Cultural
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Exhibition
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Architecture
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Heritage days
in Rochefort
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Located in the heart of Rochefort, Saint-Louis Church opens its doors for European Heritage Days. Listed as a historic monument, this building illustrates 18th-century religious architecture in all its majestic simplicity.
In addition to the self-guided tour, an original exhibition invites you to discover the history of the Rochefort pontoons, decommissioned ships converted into floating prisons during the French Revolution, where hundreds of refractory priests were crammed together. The...Located in the heart of Rochefort, Saint-Louis Church opens its doors for European Heritage Days. Listed as a historic monument, this building illustrates 18th-century religious architecture in all its majestic simplicity.
In addition to the self-guided tour, an original exhibition invites you to discover the history of the Rochefort pontoons, decommissioned ships converted into floating prisons during the French Revolution, where hundreds of refractory priests were crammed together. The exhibition retraces this tragic chapter in Rochefort's history through various archival documents and accounts.
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Rates
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Free access.—
Schedules
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From
September 20, 2025
until September 21, 2025
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Saturday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
