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Ars Basilica
Opening period
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily between 7 am and 7 pm.
Language(s) spoken: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
TeenagersPilgrimsGroups
Rates
Free access. Guided tour for the general public and groups: please contact Tourist Information for rates.
Gaze at Saint-Sixte Basilica where St. John Vianney is laid to rest. The building is listed as a Monument Historique and was built by Pierre-Marie Bossan who also built Lyon's Fourvière Basilica. Its sea green domes are typical of Neo-Byzantine style.
350,000 pilgrims from around the world stop in the village of Ars every year for a spiritual or tourist break.
Pope John Paul II visited in October 1986.
The basilica is built on the site of a 12th century Roman church and was expanded in 1862.
The building's originality, height and wonderful painted interior will take your breath away.
Photo credits inside the dome of the basilica: ©Sanctuary of Ars
Photo credits Basilica : © Mairie d'Ars
Services
Services
Coach access
Cash point
Facilities
Picnic area
Toilets
Car park
Coach parking
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