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L'HYPOGÉE DES DUNES

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101, rue du Père de La Croix, 86000Poitiers, France Show on map
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Funerary chapel in Poitiers, one of the most famous witnesses to the art and religious thought of the early Middle Ages in the West.

Discovered by Father Camille de la Croix in 1878 on the Dunes plateau, this funerary chapel was built in the heart of a necropolis in the ancient city of Lemonum during the High Middle Ages (6th-7th century). Renowned for its rich sculpted decoration and inscriptions, it is one of the most famous witnesses to the art and religious thought of the early Middle Ages in the West. Closed to visitors since 1998 for its preservation, the site is exceptionally opening its doors, but for more information, visit the Holy Cross Museum.

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Visited in june 2025
Beau jardin
Visited in may 2025
Es una pena que esté cerrado, pero el parque es muy bonito.
Visited in october 2024
Endroit à découvrir absolument. Comme les jours de visite du site sont rares dans l'année, il faut contacter le musée sainte croix pour connaître les jours. Visite sur inscription
Visited in june 2024
Le site est ouvert uniquement qu à de très rare occasions et sur réservation. Mais quel site .... un lieu exceptionnel qui mérite qu'on s'y intéresse ! Beaucoup de questions... au final ... on a des supposition sans confirmations ! Et finalement c est pour cela que me site est encore plus magique ! Grand merci à notre guide Françoise qui est passionnée, passionnante et qui pourrait nous raconter l histoire de Poitiers des heures durant !
Visited in october 2023
Quelle dommage qu'il ne puisse pas être visitable plus souvent...
Mais c'est nécessaire à sa conservation !
Nous avons bénéficié des explications d'une conférencière extraordinaire.
Réserver pour les journées du patrimoine de l'an prochain.

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