Construction of church XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Construction period attested by Monumentum.
1895
Discovery of paintings
Discovery of paintings 1895 (≈ 1895)
Medieval Fresques brought to light.
1926
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1926 (≈ 1926)
Protection of the building (except classified part).
1958
Classification of paintings
Classification of paintings 1958 (≈ 1958)
Protection of the frescoes of the Western Wall.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church with the exception of the classified part (Box D 25): inscription by decree of 6 January 1926; Revers from the western facade supporting 14th century murals representing Paradise and Hell (Box D 25): by order of 3 September 1958
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Origin and history
Saint-Pierre de Boursay Church is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Boursay, in the department of Loir-et-Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Built in the 14th century, it is distinguished by its medieval architecture and interior decoration, including exceptional wall paintings.
The 14th century murals, discovered in 1895, originally decorated the entire width of the western nave wall. They represent two major scenes: the Paradise on the left, with figures of chosen ones crowned around a Christ in medallion, and Hell on the right, illustrated by a pot of damned people, including ecclesiastical and royal figures. These frescoes, partially destroyed during the renovation of the door, testify to the religious art and beliefs of the time.
The building was listed as a historical monument in 1926 and was classified in 1958 for its murals. These successive protections highlight the heritage importance of the site. The church now belongs to the commune of Boursay and remains a remarkable example of medieval architecture and iconography in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a Historical Monument and describe in detail the painted scenes, whose narrative composition reflects eschatological representations of the Middle Ages. The precise location of the church is attested by the Merimée base, with an address at the intersection of the Church Square and postal code 41270.
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