Église Saint-Pierre
The Saint-Pierre church is one of the oldest buildings in Voiron (11th century), built at the foot of a hill which was occupied in the Gallo-Roman period.
It is probable that a first private domanial chapel was built at this location during the Carolingian period and subsequently transformed into a parish church. The medieval church, which was accessed by a bell tower-porch, was enlarged in the 1826th century by the addition of five Gothic chapels. The church was extensively altered in 1921, then by other works between 1927 and XNUMX.
In 1965, restoration work gave the interior of the building the simplicity it has today. Of note in the choir: the 18th-century stalls, a painting donated by Dode de la Brunerie in 1821, depicting a Virgin and Child in the Spanish style, a Descent from the Cross, a 17th-century Flemish painting on canvas, and, in the Saint Joseph chapel, a 17th-century painting on wood, depicting the vow of Louis XIII (representing the four brothers of Wales).
Also worth seeing are the 18th-century pulpit and, at the back of the church, two confessionals dating from 1803, works by a Voiron carpenter, Chartrousse.
In 1965, restoration work gave the interior of the building the simplicity it has today. Of note in the choir: the 18th-century stalls, a painting donated by Dode de la Brunerie in 1821, depicting a Virgin and Child in the Spanish style, a Descent from the Cross, a 17th-century Flemish painting on canvas, and, in the Saint Joseph chapel, a 17th-century painting on wood, depicting the vow of Louis XIII (representing the four brothers of Wales).
Also worth seeing are the 18th-century pulpit and, at the back of the church, two confessionals dating from 1803, works by a Voiron carpenter, Chartrousse.
Further information :
Access for people with reduced mobility is via the side of the church; please inquire at Maison Saint Pierre.
Opening
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. Saturday from 18:30 p.m. to 19:30 p.m.
Outside of these days and times, please contact the parish house.
Outside of these days and times, please contact the parish house.
Prices
Free access.
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
Specific details regarding motor disability:
Access to the church (choir) is via the entrance on the Sermorens street side.
