Église Saint-Laon de Thouars

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Église Saint-Laon de Thouars

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Église Saint-Laon de Thouars, Medieval church in central Thouars, France.

The bell tower and southern gable of Saint-Laon Church display 12th-century architectural elements, while the nave features newer ribbed vaults.

The church, built on the foundations of an 11th-century chapel containing Saint Laon's relics, underwent substantial reconstruction during the 15th century.

The Baroque altarpiece and the Chapel of Margaret of Scotland, decorated with painted fleurs-de-lis, demonstrate the building's artistic heritage.

The building, designated as a historical monument since 1988, stands at 12 Place Saint-Laon, next to Thouars town hall.

A hurricane in December 1711 caused the collapse of the bell tower spire, permanently altering the church's silhouette.

Location: Thouars

GPS coordinates: 46.97590,-0.21700

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00

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