Abbey of St Victor
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 20–40 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A church that looks like a fortress, with crenellated towers above the south side of the port, and dim crypts below holding early Christian tombs.
A brief history
It was founded in the 400s, making it one of the oldest monasteries in France; every 2 February a procession here starts the year's Candlemas celebrations.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning, on the way up to Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Cost
- Free; crypt a few euros (check)
- Allow
- 20–40 min
- Free days
- The church is always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily, about 9:00–19:00 (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- South of the port and the corniche: Notre-Dame de la Garde's hill, the Pharo, little coves and fishing harbours along the coast road to the Prado beaches.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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