Saint-Honorat des Alyscamps church is an abbey church associated with the Alyscamps necropolis in Arles. The building was classified as a historic monument in 1840, marking its recognition as a protected heritage site. Its setting within the Alyscamps necropolis links it to one of the city’s notable historic ensembles. In 1981, the Alyscamps necropolis was registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles. The Saint-Honorat church was later inscribed in 1998 as part of the Way of St. James in France. These protections reflect the church’s historical and cultural significance within the heritage landscape of Arles.
Nearby Objects
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The Alyscamps 30 m away -
LUMA Arles 250 m away -
Enclos Saint-Césaire 700 m away -
Notre-Dame-de-la-Major d'Arles 800 m away -
Gallo-Roman theatre at Arles 850 m away
Heritage Status
Saint-Honorat des Alyscamps church has received several heritage protections over time. In 1840, the building was classified as a historic monument. Later, in 1981, the Alyscamps necropolis was registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles. In 1998, the Saint-Honorat church itself was inscribed as part of the Way of St. James in France. These designations place the church within both local and broader cultural heritage frameworks.