Basilique Saint-Gervais d'Avranches

see a skull of a bishop who is credited to have founded Mont Saint Michel

Inside of the church, in the "Tresor" on the right side of the Basilica there is a skull with a hole to see - according to a legend Archangel Michael touched a bishop of Avranches in his head (when de...

Quite a tower

Although architecturally it is neo-classical it is pleasing enough to visit. And that bell tower is something else. Can't miss from most places on center city.

A lovely example of a neoclassic Cathedral

Hubbie and I always pop into the local Cathedrals/Churches in the towns that we visit as we like the feeling of the buildings and the beauty inside. My particular interest are the stained glass win...

Not a bad church to drop in.

We came into the square outside looking for lunch around 1pm on Sunday. Church looked deserted but externally impressive so we pressed gently on the battered door and looked inside. Predominantly grey...

To discover

Original Text

Saint Gervais, in neo-renaissance style, has the relics of Saint Aubert and a treasure of the orfebrerie.