Saintes Maries Church Roof Top

11th century fortified church in saintes maries de la mer.

Saintes maries church roof top.

The church towers over the village and is visible from as far as 10 km inland. Les saintes maries de la mer romanesque church. With your guide go up to the church s rooftop and take in a superb panorama of the cities the sea and marshes in the region. The eglise notre dame de la mer was therefore heavily fortified.

Roof top at the church see 2 094 traveler reviews 1 013 candid photos and great deals for saintes maries de la mer france at tripadvisor. The roof is encircled by a rampart walk with battlements and machicolations and served as a watchtower. 8am 9 30am 12 30pm 6 30pm. Or for a bit more mild adventure you can clamber up across the thick tiles of the slanted roof to the ridge for an even better all around view.

It is a true fortress formed of a single straight unadorned nave 50 feet high. As a small mediterranean fishing town saintes maries is renowned for its hours of sunshine and beautiful streets. Entry cost is 3 adults 2 kids 6 12 years 2017. Overview of saintes maries de la mer from the top of the church roof.

The church built between the 9th and 12th centuries dominates the legendary site. Weekend mass at st marie s from the 4 th july please book before you come. Nice view from roof top see 2 072 traveler reviews 997 candid photos and great deals for saintes maries de la mer france at tripadvisor. At the time of its construction the shore was regularly attacked by pirates and invaders.

On a recent visit 2017 to the church rooftop in stes maries de la mer we were treated to a touching and romantic sight. Saintes maries de la mer lit saint marys of the sea provençal occitan. Steeple of the church of saintes maries de la mer where the crypt contains the satue of saint sara patron saint of the gypsies. You will need to book a place to attend the following mass times.

Please only attend mass if you know that you are feeling completely well. Stes maries de la mer beaches are wide and sandy with frequent breakwater jetteys. It is even said that vincent van gogh s masterpieces were inspired by this town. Architectural detail of the church of saintes maries de la mer in the camargue.