Saint-Junien, Administrative commune in Haute-Vienne, France
Saint-Junien is a commune along the Vienne River in Haute-Vienne, where residential neighborhoods and local services shape the settlement pattern. The town spreads across rolling terrain with green areas interspersed throughout.
The settlement began around 500 AD when Saint Amand established himself near the Vienne and brought his disciple Junian to the area. Junian founded a pilgrimage site that shaped the town's growth for centuries to come.
The town has a long association with glove making, and this craft tradition still shapes how the community identifies itself today.
The town is easily accessible by car with parking available in several neighborhoods for visitors. Administrative offices are located in the center and open during business hours for inquiries.
A well-known glove maker called Agnelle originates from this town and supplies customers around the world. The craft of glove making here follows methods passed down through generations of artisans.
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Collégiale Saint-Junien
124 m
Église Saint-Saturnin de Chaillac-sur-Vienne
2.4 km
Pont Sainte-Élisabeth (Saint-Junien)
1.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Jussac
3.3 km
Église de Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne
4.1 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Saint-Junien
301 m
Notre-Dame-du-pont
817 m
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Saillat-sur-Vienne
6.7 km
Abbaye de Saint-Amand
1.1 km
Pont Notre-Dame (Saint-Junien)
809 mMaison, place Auguste-Roche
34 mScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
876 mAu P’tit Bidule
89 mScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmLa muse
489 mFresque de Jef Aérosol
179 mWork of art, sculpture
223 mWork of art, sculpture
224 mWork of art, statue
199 mRoue à aube
3.1 kmMemorial, war memorial
3.9 kmMemorial, war memorial
3.3 kmMemorial, stele
1 kmLa Croix de Baroneau
2.3 kmMenhir, archaeological site, megalith
7.8 kmStele, memorial
448 mArchaeological site
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