St. Peter's Basilica

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St. Peter's Basilica, Minor basilica in Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.

The Saint Peter's Basilica stands as a Gothic structure with a neo-classical bell tower constructed from pink Vosges sandstone materials.

Construction of the basilica started in 1215 under Hugh of Faucogney and concluded in 1330 under Abbot Eudes de Charenton's supervision.

The choir features six series of stained glass windows depicting the lives of forty-four saints connected to the abbey's history.

The basilica remains accessible every day from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, including holidays, with guided tours requiring advance reservations.

The bell tower houses four bells, with the largest weighing 3,563 kilograms, making it the heaviest in the Haute-Saône department.

Location: Luxeuil-les-Bains

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Part of: Luxeuil Abbey

Address: 14, rue Victor-Genoux

GPS coordinates: 47.81685,6.38198

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51

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