Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Corbie

The Abbatiale Saint-Pierre is a church in Corbie marked by two prominent towers on its western facade and large Gothic windows. Inside, stone vaulting spans the ceiling and filters light throughout the interior space.

A Benedictine monastery was established on this site in 661 and grew into a major center of learning and scholarship. The current church structure dates to the 18th century, replacing an earlier medieval building.

The church stands at the center of a place shaped for centuries by monks who prayed and worked within these walls. Visitors today sense the quietness and spiritual presence that the monastic life left behind.

The church remains open throughout the year and provides a calm setting for exploration. Those interested in learning more can contact the local tourism office, which organizes guided tours.

The monastery's scriptorium gained fame for producing valuable manuscripts written in a distinctive script style that later spread throughout Europe. However, many of these rare documents were removed to Paris in earlier times.

Location: Corbie

Inception: 1501

Part of: Corbie Abbey

Address: 40 Rue Charles de Gaulle, 80800 Corbie, France

Opening Hours: Sunday 10:15-12:00

Phone: +33322969054

Website: http://fr.valdesomme-tourisme.com/pages/decouvrir-val-de-somme/patrimoine-bati/abbatiale-saint-pierre.html

GPS coordinates: 49.90889,2.51028

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43