Church of Saint Maurice de Gourdans

Historic site and monument

This 12th century Romanesque church was inaugurated around 1111. Built in the shape of a cross, it houses superb frescoes from the end of the 15th century relating various well-known biblical scenes as well as historiated capitals. It's a real medieval gem

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The church was enlarged in the 15th century and at the beginning of the 19th century, which gives it its current configuration.
It was in 1959, while the vault of the church was being reinforced, that drawings were discovered hidden under a coating. Remarkably preserved thanks to this protective layer, the frescoes of the church were entitled to several restorations in order to maintain their superb.

Themes

    • Historical patrimony
    • Religious Heritage
    • Fresco / Painting
    • Church

Types

  • Historic site and monument

Accessible tourism

  • No wheelchair access.
  • Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site

Home supplement

Public restrooms are located a few meters from the church towards the library, opposite the parking lot

Comfort

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Parking in the area
  • Parking
  • Public toilets

Pricing

Free access.

Opening

Every day from 7h to 19h.

Advice from the Office

In case of rain

Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.

On the way back

To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from the Ain Plain.