Crypte Saint-Avit, Orléans, Medieval crypt in Orléans, France.
Crypte Saint-Avit is an underground structure in Orléans with two chambers connected by openings through a thick wall. The vaulted ceilings and stonework display typical medieval building techniques.
The structure dates from the 11th century and served as a repository for the relics of Saint Avit. After the upper church was demolished in 1567, the crypt was abandoned and disappeared from memory.
The site is dedicated to Saint Avit and shows how medieval people built places of worship beneath the earth. The two chambers reflect common practices of the time, with special rooms designed for venerating the holy.
Access is limited to groups of no more than 19 people, so visitors should plan accordingly for their visit. Guided tours can be arranged through the tourism office located on Rue du Bourdon Blanc.
The crypt remained hidden underground for centuries until workers accidentally discovered it in 1852 during college expansion construction. This unexpected rediscovery allowed historians to uncover the medieval past of the site.
Location: Orléans
Address: rue du Bourdon-Blanc
Phone: +33238240505
Website: https://tourisme-orleansmetropole.com/activites-loisirs/crypte-saint-avit
GPS coordinates: 47.90361,1.91238
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
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