Eglise de Saint-Pierre-les-Martigues
Historic site and monument Religious heritage ChurchPresentation
In the heart of the Saint-Pierre hamlet, the high white steeple of Église de Saint-Pierre emerges from the surrounding pine forest, indicating the presence of the church.
A simple visit is insufficient to understand the genesis of this modest work, from the construction which probably dates back to the medieval period, and more than likely on the foundations of a former antique temple...
It was extensively restored and re-opened on 19 June 2018.
The church now resembles its appearance at the end of the 19th century. Unpleasant additions were removed and the original harmonious volumes were restored to human proportions.
Patrice Sales is the heritage architect responsible for the restoration. (Sources: Direction Culturelles/Les RDV du mardi 2018)
It was extensively restored and re-opened on 19 June 2018.
The church now resembles its appearance at the end of the 19th century. Unpleasant additions were removed and the original harmonious volumes were restored to human proportions.
Patrice Sales is the heritage architect responsible for the restoration. (Sources: Direction Culturelles/Les RDV du mardi 2018)
Accessible for disabled
General information
- Parking :
- Parking
- Period :
- 19th C
Contact
Eglise de Saint-Pierre-les-Martigues
Place de l'église
Saint-Pierre-les-Martigues
13500
Martigues
Phone : 04 42 42 10 65
Tarifs
Free of charge.

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Eglise de Saint-Pierre-les-Martigues
Place de l'église
Saint-Pierre-les-Martigues
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.368877
Longitude : 5.052818
Path opposite the St-Pierre school (rue Abbé Villard). Near the cemetery.
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