Church
Monolithic Church of Saint John
30 locals recommend
Location
18 Rue St Jean
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tips from locals
The largest of its kind in Europe - an imposing and awe-inspiring place to visit.
Aubeterre's monolithic church was cut into the rock over many many years. Like something out of an Indians Jones movie the church attracts 80,000 visitors a year. Worth a visit and its nice and cool inside. If you get too hot and the walk into town why not stop off an treat the kids to the artisan ice cream at the shop next door. The balcony at the back has great views and plenty of shade.
Aubeterre's monolithic church was cut into the rock over many many years. Like something out of an Indians Jones movie the church attracts 80,000 visitors a year. Worth a visit and its nice and cool inside. If you get too hot and the walk into town why not stop off an treat the kids to the artisan i…
Conveniently situated on the border of the “South” Charente and the Dordogne, Aubeterre sur Dronne boasts an exceptional cultural heritage which, combined with its beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French “art de vivre”, makes it the perfect place to live and visit. The Underground Church, also known as "The Monolithic Church"
The largest subterranean church in Europe, this is a must see. Its unassuming entrance hides a jaw-dropping interior hewn from solid rock in the 12th century - the sheer scale of it will take your breath away.