Historic site and monument
Ex Votos collection
Hyères
Kept outside the church during restoration work on the interior of the Collegiate Church of St. Paul, the ex-votos have now been reinstalled in the narthex.
Faithful to the gradual, random enrichment of the ensemble, the presentation of the ex-votos follows no artistic, chronological or thematic bias.
However, the most remarkable works are hung as close as possible to the public.
The 430 ex-votos in the Collegiate Church of St. Paul are one of the most important collections in Provence, testifying to a society's relationship with the sacred.
The 430 ex-votos in the collegiate church of Saint Paul are one of the most important collections in Provence, bearing witness to a society and its relationship with the sacred.
Most of the ex-votos come from the Notre-Dame de Consolation pilgrimage chapel, built in the 11th century on the hill of Costebelle. After the destruction of this shrine during the bombing raids of August 1944, the ex-votos were transferred to the narthex of the collegiate church of Saint-Paul.
Made in fulfillment of a wish or as a result of protection, the ex-votos in the collegiate church of Saint-Paul all take the form of small votive paintings in a variety of media and techniques. They illustrate scenes of daily life in the face of danger or risk.
Monument open Tuesday to Saturday (except public holidays): 10am-1pm / 2pm-5pm
Free admission
Theme
- Historic patrimony
Photo gallery
Spoken languages
- French
Visits
Individual
- Free visit
- Guided tour on request
Accessibility
Accessibility criteria for physical disabilities
Access from the rear of the collegiate church, rue Saint Paul. Access ramp and elevator.
Prices
Free access.
Opening
Historic site and monument
Ex Votos collection
Collégiale Saint Paul Place Saint Paul Centre-ville 83400 Hyères
