Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes

The Basilique Saint Eutrope de Saintes is one of the most important monuments in Saintes. This 11th century church is a pilgrimage center that's dedicated to Saint Eutropius, the bishop. The originality of the architecture of this shrine is said to be one of the highlights of the Camino de Santiago. It has a single nave and two overlapping presbyteries. Because the church was built like this it allowed the shelter of many pilgrims at the same time. Different parts of the church are engraved with passages from stories and bell tower reaches 65 meters in height. The crypt is dark because it's undergound, and is in stark contrast to the upper building.