Saint Peter Church

Saint Peter Church is a classified historical church building located in central Nevers. It displays a classical facade with Doric and Ionic columns, decorated with stone carvings showing scenes from Christ's Passion.

Construction started in 1612 and finished in 1676, commissioned by Louis de Gonzague to establish a Jesuit college. This long building process reflects the scale and importance of the project for the religious order.

Inside, Italian painters created trompe-l'oeil ceiling frescoes in the late 1600s showing the Ascension and Pentecost. These artworks play tricks with perspective and make you feel like you're looking at deeper spaces than actually exist.

The building sits at the corner of Rue des Ardilliers and Rue de la Préfecture in the center of Nevers. It is easily reached on foot and serves as a landmark for exploring the surrounding city center.

The church floor features Briare enamel mosaics created by Pietro Favret in 1924, a rare use of this specialty material for such a purpose. This decorative technique brings unexpected color and shine to the spaces where visitors walk.

Location: Nevers

GPS coordinates: 46.99190,3.16155

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47