History Exhibition
History ExhibitionBaptistère Saint-Jean
Poitiers
Step inside one of Europe's oldest Christian buildings, a rare 7th-century baptistery with stunning Merovingian architecture that predates most cathedrals by centuries.
7th century architecture
Merovingian period
historic monument
religious heritage
Tips
🏛️oldest existing Christian building in Europe
⏱️15 minutes to see it all
🪦used as a warehouse during the Revolution
Baptistère Saint-Jean
PoitiersOpens Friday at 2:00 PM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep inside one of Europe's oldest Christian buildings, a rare 7th-century baptistery with stunning Merovingian architecture that predates most cathedrals by centuries.
7th century architecture
Merovingian period
historic monument
religious heritage
Tips
🏛️oldest existing Christian building in Europe
⏱️15 minutes to see it all
🪦used as a warehouse during the Revolution