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Église monolithe Saint-Jean

Classified historical monument Decommissioned Monolithic church

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Église monolithe Saint-Jean, Underground Romanesque church in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France

The monolithic church of Saint-Jean extends 27 meters in length, 16 meters in width, and reaches a height of 20 meters within the limestone cliff.

Benedictine monks expanded the original 7th-century cave structure in the 12th century, drawing inspiration from the Holy Sepulcher discovered during the First Crusade.

The church contains 170 individual tombs carved into the stone floor, with each burial site oriented towards Jerusalem following medieval Christian traditions.

Visitors can access the church throughout the year except December 25 and January 1, with admission prices of 6 euros for adults and 2 euros for children.

The stone reliquary in the apse, measuring 6 meters high and carved from a single limestone block, served pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela.

Location: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.27250,0.17111

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41

Photo author: Xabi Rome-Hérault
Photo license: CC BY 3.0

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This French region contains medieval castles, underground churches, prehistoric caves and remote villages. From Dordogne to the Pyrenees, visitors encounter historical structures, natural formations and cultural sites. The region features Roman collegiate churches, fortresses carved into rock and lighthouses on the Atlantic coast.

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