Abbatiale de l'abbaye des Célestins, dite de Saint-Ruf d'Avignon, Abbey church in Avignon, France
The Saint-Ruf Abbey Church features a tower with twin-arched openings and a polygonal apse decorated with windows supported by diverse columns.
Founded in the 11th century by regular canons of Saint Ruf, the abbey church developed into a central hub for canonical reform during the 12th century.
The church maintains a collection of Romanesque decorative elements, including a capital from 1145 depicting Joseph's Dream at the Petit Palais Museum.
Located at 27 Boulevard Gambetta, the church provides religious services including masses, baptisms, and educational programs for children and adults.
Nicolas Breakspear, who later became Pope Adrian IV, joined this religious community during his ecclesiastical journey.
Location: Avignon
Part of: Abbaye de Saint-Ruf d'Avignon
Address: Av. de la Cabrière, 84000 Avignon, France 84000 Avignon 84000 Avignon
GPS coordinates: 43.93585,4.80788
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:14
This tour covers historical churches, monasteries and gardens in Avignon. The route includes the Romanesque Saint-Ruf Chapel, Rocher des Doms overlooking the Rhône, the baroque Mint building, and Petit Palais Museum with its Italian Renaissance paintings collection. Visitors also discover Rue des Teinturiers with its water wheels and Collection Lambert for contemporary art.
Rue des Teinturiers
1.1 km
Collection Lambert
1 km
Abbaye de Saint-Ruf d'Avignon
520 m
Musée Angladon
1.1 km
Church of the Célestins of Avignon
864 m
Musée lapidaire d'Avignon
1.1 km
Fabrica
861 m
Temple Saint Martial
1 km
Noviciat des jésuites
940 m
Aumône générale
1 km
Chapelle du Verbe Incarné
1.1 km
Hôtel de Montfaucon
1.1 km
Collège Saint Nicolas d'Annnecy à Avignon
1.1 km
Hotel Caumont
1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Fours d'Avignon
1.1 km
Couvent des Cordeliers
1.1 km
Le Palace
1 km
Théâtre des Corps Saints
893 m
Chapelle des pénitents gris, Avignon
1.1 km
Mémorial du génocide arménien
966 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Avignon
940 m
Hotel particulier 4 rue Violette
1 km
Hôtel de Luynes
1.1 km
Chapelle du collège des Jésuites d'Avignon
942 m
Chapelle Saint-Louis d'Avignon
942 m
Maison Louis XVI
949 m
Chapelle du Collège des Jésuites
1.1 km
Lycée
1.1 kmReviews
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