Église Saint-Étienne de Briare

The Saint-Étienne church features interior domes, mosaic decorations, and a 56-meter neo-Gothic bell tower rising above the town of Briare.

Built between 1890 and 1895, this church replaced a 13th-century structure damaged by floods in 1856 and was funded by local entrepreneurs Alfred Loreau and Paul Yver.

The interior floor contains medallions depicting the ages of life, four elements, and five senses, created by craftsmen from the Briare Enamel Manufactory.

Visitors can explore the church through guided or self-guided tours lasting 45 minutes, with facilities including parking for cars and coaches.

The church integrates zodiac signs in its stained glass windows designed by Felix Gaudin, an uncommon feature in religious architecture.

Location: Briare

Inception: 1890

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: place de la République

GPS coordinates: 47.63290,2.73888

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51