Historic site and monument

Beata Maria church in Lhuis

The church of Lhuis is typically Romanesque in style, as evidenced by its beautiful carved capitals on the outside chevet, take a look at it. The apse, classified as a Historic Monument, lights up near the side door to reveal vestiges under the choir.

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The first particularity of the church of Lhuis is to be built on the site of a Gallo-Roman pagan sanctuary. It therefore testifies to more than 2000 years of religious worship.
After the Gallo-Roman cult, a first Christian parish was mentioned in 859. Then, a priory was founded in 1191 by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey. The architecture then changed over the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Fun fact, its attic is now protected as the home of two species of bats. We open our eyes at nightfall but we don't disturb them under any circumstances!

Themes

    • Religious Heritage
    • Church

Types

  • Historic site and monument

Adapted tourism

  • Wheelchair accessible with assistance
  • Reserved place for people with reduced mobility

Comfort

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Public toilets

Customer base

Maximum age: 99
Minimum age: 9
Maximum group size: 20

Prices

Free.
Group rate from 10 people.

Opening

All year, every day.

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 Pérouges in Bugey.