Collégiale Saint-Paul, Romanesque church in Hyères, France.
Collegiale Saint-Paul is a Romanesque church in Hyeres, France, with its current structure dating from the 12th century. The building features a square bell tower on two levels and a rounded entrance portal decorated with stone voussoirs on its facade.
The site was first mentioned in a charter from 1056, though the current building dates to 1182. It became a collegiate church in 1572 and was briefly transformed into a revolutionary temple during the French Revolution.
The collection of 432 votive paintings depicts everyday scenes from Provence and preserves local traditions across centuries. These works tell stories of the hopes and gratitude of people who came to pray.
The building is located on Rue Saint-Paul in Hyeres and opens for visitors on certain days throughout the year. It is best to check opening times in advance to plan your visit accordingly.
Local stories tell of a Templar treasure supposedly hidden beneath the church after the order transferred its assets to the Knights Hospitaller in 1312. This legend continues to intrigue visitors today.
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