The Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) in Avignon is located on one of Central squares of the city - place Saint-Pierre. The first Church building was erected in the seventh century. The building, which guests of the city you see today was built in the first half of the XIV century. The restoration work was carried out at the expense of cardinal Pierre des Prés. The facade of the Church is decorated in the later flamboyant Gothic style, which is characterized by a large amount of jewelry, its shape reminiscent of long flames. The decoration of the facade of the Church was completed in 1512. Thanks to these decorative elements of the Church is recognized as one of the most beautiful churches of Avignon. In the interior of the temple one can also notice the features of the Baroque style.

Above the main building of the Church stands the octagonal bell tower, and inside it you can enter via wooden door, decorated with intricate carvings. Visited the Church of Saint-Pierre celebrate their beauty and uniqueness. This element was made by the sculptor Antoine Something in the XVI century. The height of the door leaves is 4 meters. The altarpiece, placed behind the altar of the Church, performed the Avignon sculptor of Umberto Bouchon, also lived here in the XVI century.

In the Church in our day services are held and concerts of organ music. During these events, the Church and open to visitors, who can see inside the Church choirs of the seventeenth century, covered with gilding, and painting "adoration of the Magi" painted by the artist Simon de Chalons (XVII century). Those who wish to continue the acquaintance with the works of this artist should visit the Museum of fine arts in Avignon.