Saint-Philibert’s Church in Tournus, an unmissable Romanesque masterpiece

Explore Saint-Philibert's Church

From the outside

The huge façade is almost military in appearance: a fortified enclosure with towers, just a few scattered openings such as arrow slits, etc. The stern appearance is not exactly dreamlike and you would never expect the surprise that awaits you inside. Venture through the doors to appreciate the tranquillity and splendour of the place.

From the inside

Inside, there are archways way up above the nave (no less than 18 metres high!), and the whole place is bathed in light. The austerity, visible brickwork and high rounded columns give this monument an archaic yet very modern appearance.

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Tournus, the "pearl of the south"

Colourful façades, rounded, pink tiles... Without a doubt, Tournus is worthy of its title as the "Pearl of Southern Burgundy"!

On the banks of the Saône, at the heart of the French countryside, this little town has plenty of hidden treasures. The church is, of course, one of them, as well as the Hôtel-Dieu (hospital once run by the Catholic church) and the Musée Greuze, the exceptionally well-preserved apothecary, the town centre with picturesque little streets and the great restaurants dotted along the way! You're in for a treat!