Basilique d'Ars

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Basilique d'Ars, Minor basilica and historical monument in Ars-sur-Formans, France.

The Basilique d'Ars features green cupolas, a brick red bell tower, and white stone walls adorned with detailed polychrome interior decorations.

The basilica, constructed on a 12th-century Roman church site, underwent substantial expansion in 1862 under architect Pierre Bossan's direction.

The basilica houses the remains of Saint John Vianney and receives 350,000 pilgrims annually who participate in religious ceremonies and personal devotions.

The basilica welcomes visitors daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering guided tours, a religious artifacts store, and dedicated parking facilities.

The semi-subterranean Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Miséricorde, integrated within the basilica complex, accommodates 1,500 people through an elliptical staircase design.

Location: Ars-sur-Formans

Architects: Pierre Bossan

Architectural style: eclectic architecture, Architecture romano-byzantine

GPS coordinates: 45.99237,4.82307

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

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