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Saint Thomas Becket Church

Avrieux
Saint Thomas Becket Baroque church in Avrieux - Mairie Avrieux
  • St Thomas Becket baroque church in Avrieux - Mairie d'Avrieux

A heritage guide will open the magnificent baroque church of St. Thomas-Becket, one of the most beautiful testimonies of baroque art that lines our mountain valleys, in each of our churches decorated with gold, light and color.

Description

This unique art was sculpted and decorated by Piedmontese and local artists who have succeeded each other for several decades.
Proper attire is required to enter the building.

Environments

  • Village center

Opening period

Du 01/01 au 20/12, tous les jours.
Fermetures exceptionnelles les 1er janvier, Lundi de Pâques, Jeudi de l'Ascension, 1er mai et 1er novembre.
Pendant la saison, l'édifice est ouvert lors des visites guidées hebdomadaires le jeudi. Le reste du temps, sur demande suivant les disponibilités de la guide.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Location

50 m from the town hall/school/multipurpose hall parking.

Animals

Animals accepted : No

Saint Thomas Becket Church
  • Baroque
Rue de l'Eglise 73500 Avrieux
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