Saint Peter Church of Avon, church located in Seine-et-Marne, in France
Saint Peter Church of Avon is a stone church in the French town of Avon built in Romanesque style, featuring thick walls, rounded arches, and a tall square bell tower. The interior is simple with old stone details, small windows with colored glass, a baptismal font from 1616, wooden statues from the 17th century, and a crypt underneath where clergy were buried centuries ago.
The church was built around 1100 and is among the oldest structures in the region, its history deeply tied to the village of Avon which appears in records from 839. Over the centuries, particularly through its proximity to the Fontainebleau castle, it became a royal church attracting notable visitors, and was declared a historical monument in 1840 before becoming town property in 1905.
The church serves as a quiet center of community life in Avon, where generations have gathered for prayer and reflection. Its simple interior with old stone details and wooden benches gives visitors a sense of how faith and tradition have remained central to local life over the centuries.
The church is easily reached on foot from central Avon and sits in a peaceful area with narrow streets and small houses nearby. It makes a good stop for a break while exploring the town and allows visitors to view the old architecture and windows in natural light.
The church holds the tomb of mathematician Étienne Bézout and preserves a memorial stone for Jean de Monaldeschi, a courtier to the Swedish queen who was murdered in 1657 during court intrigue. These two burial sites remind visitors of remarkable historical figures and dramatic events linked to this location.
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