Baptistère de Riez, Early Christian baptistery in Riez, France
The baptistery features an octagonal structure enclosed within a square base, supported by eight ancient granite columns with Corinthian capitals.
Built between the 5th and 7th centuries, the baptistery stands on the site of former Roman baths and became part of the cathedral complex under Bishop Maximus.
The building transformed into a lapidary museum in 1929, preserving local archaeological findings and architectural elements from different historical periods.
Visitors can access the baptistery freely throughout the year and contact Riez town hall at 04 92 77 99 00 for additional information.
The structure maintains its original pre-Romanesque architectural style and includes four internal absidioles that remain invisible from the exterior.
Location: Riez
Architectural style: pre-Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 43.81583,6.08986
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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