Saint-Sever Church — Agde
Southern Gothic 1499 · "Fishermen's Church" · Listed Polychrome Christ
Built in 1499 on 5th-century foundations, Saint-Sever church is one of the oldest in Agde. Known as the "Fishermen's Church", it houses a polychrome wooden Christ from the 16th century (listed Historical Monument in 1911) and a historic organ. Its southern Gothic style in black basalt is characteristic of Agde.
Key facts
Built
1499 (southern Gothic)
Foundations
5th century
Nickname
Fishermen's Church
Polychrome Christ
16th c., listed MH 1911
Organ
Listed Historical Monument
Vault
Collapsed 1922, restored 1953
Getting there
Address: Rue Saint Sever, 34300 Agde
Access: historic centre of Agde, on foot from Place de l'Horloge
Nearby: Saint-Étienne Cathedral (5 min.), Agathois Museum (5 min.)
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