Collégiale Saint-Mexme, Medieval religious building in Chinon, France.
The Saint-Mexme Collegiate Church combines a 10th-century nave with an 11th-century western section featuring two substantial limestone towers.
Established in the 5th century by Saint Mexme, a follower of Saint Martin, this church evolved from a monastery to a collegiate church around 1000.
The walls of the collegiate church preserve murals from the 12th to 15th centuries, including a depiction of Christ in Majesty in the north chapel.
The central nave now houses a wooden theater, while the western section serves as an exhibition space for temporary displays.
Abstract stained glass windows, installed in 2006 in the western section, create a connection between medieval architecture and contemporary art.
Location: Chinon
Address: place Saint-Mesme
GPS coordinates: 47.16804,0.24526
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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