Construction of church XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of main construction of the monument.
29 janvier 1964
Classification of frescoes
Classification of frescoes 29 janvier 1964 (≈ 1964)
Arrested protecting the frescoes of the choir.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fresques covering the former choir (case A 439) : classification by decree of 29 January 1964
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Cyr-de-Favières is a religious building built in the 15th century, located in the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, is distinguished by its frescoes adorning the old choir, protected by a classification order in 1964. These artistic elements testify to the cultural and religious importance of the place at that time.
The location of the church, specified by the Merimée base, is fixed in the place of the Church, in the commune of Saint-Cyr-de-Favières (code Insee 42212). Although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10), the building remains a central point of local heritage. Property of the municipality, its access and current uses (visits, services) are not detailed in available sources, but its status as a Historic Monument underscores its heritage value.
The frescoes of the choir, the only explicitly protected elements, illustrate the 15th century sacred art in this region. Their classification in 1964 reflects their historical and artistic interest, although the archives consulted (Monumentum, internal data) do not provide additional details on their iconography or conservation status. The church thus embodies a late medieval heritage, anchored in the rural landscape of the Loire.
