Église Saint-Jean, Gothic church in Ambert, France.
The Saint-Jean church stands 55 meters tall with its Renaissance bell tower and features a tripartite western facade supported by four buttresses.
Construction of the church began in 1471 under architect Auguste I Du Treuil and continued until 1551, marking the period of French recovery after the Hundred Years War.
The church serves as the spiritual center of the Livradois valley since medieval times, dedicated to John the Baptist, Saints Cosmas and Damian, and Jean-François Régis.
The building measures 53 meters in length and 21 meters in width, making it the sixth largest church in the region of Auvergne.
The interior follows a hall church design where the two side aisles reach the same height as the main nave, spanning 45 meters in length.
Location: Ambert
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.55080,3.73997
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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