The Basilica of Saint Gervasius and Protasius, Avranches (French: Basilique Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais d'Avranches) is a neo-classic, Catholic minor basilica, erected by Pope Leo XIII, which is located in the French commune of Avranches, in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region of France.
History The old Saint-Gervais church dated from the mid-17th century. The parish is mentioned as early as the 7th century..
The building underwent a major restoration campaign in 2010, forcing the town hall to close it for twenty months. It was reopened for worship and to the public in September 2011..
Description The neo-Renaissance style basilica, built between 1843 and 1865, has a Latin cross plan, with the transept arms ending in a hemicycle..
Status The entire church is listed as a monument historique by decree of February 16, 2006.
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