Foundation of the Priory 1109 (≈ 1109)
Created by Helie de La Flèche for Vézelay
1791
Sale as a national good
Sale as a national good 1791 (≈ 1791)
End of the religious vocation of the priory
24 juillet 1989
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 24 juillet 1989 (≈ 1989)
Official protection of the building and chapel
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Benedictine Priory Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (former) (Box A 333-337): inscription by order of 24 July 1989
Key figures
Helie de La Flèche - Lord of Castle-du-Loir
Founder of the Priory in 1109
Origin and history
Priory Sainte-Marie-Madeleine d'Oizé is a former Benedictine priory founded in 1109 by Helie de La Flèche, lord of Château-du-Loir. It initially depended on the abbey of Notre-Dame de Vézelay. The chapel, built in sandstone and limestone, preserves Romanesque and ogival architectural traces, today walled. These elements reflect the transformations of the building over the centuries, particularly after its conversion into a private home.
In 1791, the priory was sold as a national good during the French Revolution, marking the end of its religious vocation. The whole, including the chapel, is transformed into houses. Despite these changes, the site retains a recognized heritage value, culminating in its registration as historic monuments on July 24, 1989. Architectural remains, such as the Romanesque and ogival windows, still bear witness to its medieval past.
Located in the department of Sarthe, in Pays de la Loire, the priory illustrates the religious and architectural history of the region. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments today protects the remaining elements, including the chapel and the convent buildings. The site, although partially transformed, remains an example of Benedictine heritage in western France, linked to the influence of Vézelay.
Announcements
Please log in to post a review