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Baptistère Saint-Jean, Poitiers

Narthex
Narthex

View into the narthex of the Baptistère Saint-Jean in Poitiers from the entrance stairs. Merovingian tombs and artifacts are displayed on the right. The baptistery was built around 360, making it the oldest church in France. The narthex was rebuilt around 1000 AD.

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