Saint-Pierre - Druye - France
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N 47° 18.588 E 000° 32.244
31T E 313868 N 5242532
La très ancienne église Saint-Pierre de Druye /The very old Saint-Pierre de Druye church
Waymark Code: WMX8D1
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 12/12/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 5

Fr - L’église Saint-Pierre de Druye construite à la fin du 11e siècle, est modifiée au 12e siècle par le prolongement d’une abside semi-circulaire éclairée par 3 fenêtres en plein centre.
Au16e siècle sont ajoutés du côté sud un collatéral et une vaste chapelle. La porte ouvrant A l’ouest est protégée par un porche en charpente. En 1562 l’église a été vandalisée par les huguenots .
Le clocher date du 18e siècle.
A l'intérieur les fresques peintes par un prête datent du 20e siècle.

En - The church of Saint-Pierre de Druye built at the end of the 11th century, is modified in the 12th century by the extension of a semicircular apse lit by 3 windows in full center.
In the 16th century are added on the south side a collateral and a vast chapel. The door opening to the west is protected by a porch framing. In 1562 the church was sold by the Huguenots.
The bell tower dates from the 18th century.
Inside, the frescoes painted by a lover date back to the 20th century
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1081

Dominant Architectural Style: Romanesque architecture

Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Tours (since the fifth century).

Diocese: The diocese of Tours (since the 3rd century).

Address/Location:
LE BOURG
Druye, centre France
37190


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Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

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