Collégiale Saint-Jean

Collégiale Saint-Jean is a church building in Pézenas with three naves, a semicircular apse, rectangular side chapels, and a dome covering the transept crossing. The interior features an organ built in 1758 and polychrome marble work completed between 1746 and 1754.

A Romanesque church stood at this site from 1314 but underwent complete reconstruction starting in 1735 after its bell tower collapsed, finishing in 1746. The decorative marble work that followed took several more years to complete.

The church houses a treasury in the former Chapter room displaying religious artifacts and liturgical vessels collected over two centuries. These objects reflect the devotional practices and needs of the local community throughout its history.

The building is accessible and displays its interior layout and architectural elements clearly to visitors as they walk through the space. Information about specific areas such as the treasury and the northern chapel can be found on-site.

The northern chapel was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and received special attention during the polychrome marble decoration work. This space stands out for the care taken in its artistic treatment and its spiritual role within the building.

Location: Pézenas

GPS coordinates: 43.46010,3.42410

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27