Basilica of St. Ann of Auray, Renaissance Revival minor basilica in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, France
The basilica features a 75-meter bell tower, marble elements from Pope Pius IX, and sculptures by Falguière within its Renaissance Revival architectural design.
In 1624, following reported apparitions of Saint Anne to farmer Yves Nicolazic, Bishop Sebastien de Rosmadec authorized construction of a chapel at this location.
The Grand Pardon of Saint Anne takes place annually on July 26, combining religious ceremonies with regional traditions of Brittany through picnics and dances.
The basilica welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 to 19:00, providing wheelchair access throughout the building and surrounding religious complex.
A thirteenth-century relic of Saint Anne, brought from Jerusalem through donations from Anne of Austria and Louis XIII, remains preserved within the basilica.
Location: Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
Inception: 1872
Architects: Édouard Deperthes
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: shrine of Sainte-Anne d'Auray
Address: 9 Rue de Vannes, 56400 Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-19:00
Phone: +33297576880
Website: http://sainteanne-sanctuaire.com
GPS coordinates: 47.70417,-2.95359
Latest update: July 29, 2025 20:43
France's historical architecture documents two millennia of construction, from Roman amphitheaters to modern bridge engineering. The structures demonstrate developments in engineering and architecture across multiple periods. The heritage extends from medieval fortifications like Carcassonne and the Fortress of Salses through Gothic cathedrals such as Notre-Dame de Paris and Amiens Cathedral to Renaissance châteaux including Chambord and Chenonceau. Roman engineering persists in the Pont du Gard and the Arena of Nîmes, while the Papal Palace in Avignon and Sainte-Chapelle illustrate medieval political and religious authority. The Loire Valley châteaux and fortified structures like Bonaguil and Pierrefonds demonstrate defensive architecture and aristocratic living. The 20th century brought new perspectives with Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye, a defining work of modern architecture. The Millau Viaduct represents contemporary engineering achievement. Pilgrimage sites like the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray and Mont Saint Michel Abbey combine religious significance with architectural skill. These structures provide insight into French history, construction traditions and technical innovation through the centuries.
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