Église Saint-Étienne de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre

The Saint-Étienne basilica features a circular rotunda with eleven columns and a central tower covered by a distinctive conical roof.

Construction began in 1040 under Lord Eudes de Déols, who commissioned the church as a replica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

The church holds two drops of Christ's blood, sent in 1257 by Cardinal Eudes de Châteauroux, making it an important religious pilgrimage site.

The church remains open for visitors throughout the year, with guided tours available on weekends to explore its architectural features.

The rotunda's eleven interior columns represent the remaining apostles after Judas's departure, creating a symbolic architectural element.

Location: Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre

Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Address: Rue de l'Abbé Bedu

Phone: +33254308017

GPS coordinates: 46.59561,1.80836

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48