Église Notre-Dame de La Charité-sur-Loire

The Notre-Dame church features a substantial nave with four bays and a western façade adorned with detailed sculptural elements depicting religious scenes.

Construction of the church began in 1052 under Prior Gerard of Cluny, following land donations from William I, Count of Nevers to establish a monastery.

The church serves as a significant stop along the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route and contains rare Romanesque tympanum sculptures of the Assumption.

The church maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year, with guided tours available to explore the architectural details and historical elements.

A major fire in 1559 resulted in the partial destruction of the nave, leaving visible traces that can still be observed in the Sainte Croix courtyard.

Location: La Charité-sur-Loire

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Address: place Sainte-Croix

GPS coordinates: 47.17761,3.01747

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44