Basilique Saint-Pierre d'Avignon - Avignon, France
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N 43° 56.956 E 004° 48.471
31T E 645067 N 4867826
La basilique Saint-Pierre est une église de style gothique située à Avignon sur la place Saint-Pierre. Édifiée à l'emplacement d'une première construction du viie siècle, sa reconstruction actuelle date de 1358.
Waymark Code: WM11GC9
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 10/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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FR Selon la tradition, un premier édifice fut construit au viie siècle et ravagé par les sarrazins. Sur ses ruines, Foulques II entame une reconstruction (première mention dans les texte de l'église Saint-Pierre date de cette époque).

C'est la générosité du cardinal Pierre des Prés, en 1358, qui permet la construction de bâtiments de chanoine et du cloître, aujourd'hui disparu. Le pape Innocent VI l'érige en collégiale.

Au xve siècle, la nef fut allongée et dotée de nouvelles chapelles. Le parvis date de 1486, le clocher de 1495. Les décors de la façade débutent en 1512.

Dès 1840, elle fut classée monument historique.

Le 4 mai 2012, le pape Benoit XVI confère à l'église Saint-Pierre le titre de basilique mineure2.

Le clocher date de 1495, par Jean-Baptise Lécuyer, sur un plan de type "avignonnais", la tour est de base carrée, surmontée d'un tambour octogonal et d'une flèche en crochet.

La façade, achevée en 1524 sur une étude de Philippe Garcin, est faite par Nicolas Gasc et Perrin Souquet. Cette façade élancée est encadrée par deux tourelles. Les portes monumentales en noyer massif sculptées par Antoine Volard (1551) sont séparées par une Vierge à l'Enfant attribué à Jean Péru.

De forme classique, l'intérieur contient 6 chapelles latérales, en plus des fonts baptismaux :
* Chapelle Saint Antoine de Padoue
* Chapelle du Bienheureux Pierre de Luxembourg (reliques)
* Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur
* Chapelle de Saint-Pierre
* Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lourdes
* Chapelle de saint Jean Paul II
* Clocher de l'église Saint Pierre

L'Orgue est une oeuvre de Théodore Puget, 1862
EN According to tradition, the first building was built in the 6th century and destroyed by the Saracens. On its ruins, Coots II began a reconstruction (first mention in the texts of St. Peter's Church dates from this period).

It was the generosity of Cardinal Pierre des Prés, in 1358, that allowed the construction of the canon's buildings and the cloister, which has now disappeared. Pope Innocent VI established it as a collegiate church.

In the 15th century, the nave was extended and equipped with new chapels. The square dates from 1486, the bell tower from 1495. The decoration of the facade began in 1512.

As early as 1840, it was classified as a historical monument.

On May 4, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI granted St. Peter's Church the title of Minor Basilica2.

The bell tower dates from 1495, by Jean-Baptise Lécuyer, on a "Avignonois" type plan, the tower has a square base, topped by an octagonal drum and a hooked arrow.

The facade, completed in 1524 on a study by Philippe Garcin, is made by Nicolas Gasc and Perrin Souquet. This slender facade is framed by two turrets. The monumental solid walnut doors sculpted by Antoine Volard (1551) are separated by a Virgin and Child attributed to Jean Péru.

Inside, the classic shape contains 6 side chapels, in addition to the baptismal font:
* Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua
* Chapel of Blessed Peter of Luxembourg (relics)
* Chapel of the Sacred Heart
* Chapel of St. Peter's
* Notre-Dame de Lourdes Chapel
* Chapel of St. John Paul II
* Bell tower of the church of Saint Pierre

The Organ is a work of Theodore Puget, 1862


Source : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilique_Saint-Pierre_d%27Avignon
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1358

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
Place Saint Pierre
Avignon, France
84000

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