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Origin and history

The building of Orléans, dated the 12th century, is distinguished by its vaulted cellars, remains of the dimer cellars of the cathedral chapter. These basements, mentioned in the Middle Ages, illustrate Romanesque architectural techniques, with vaults partially modified over the centuries. Their present state is due in particular to a cut on a half-trace, following the piercing of a modern street, altering their original structure.

These cellars, known as Cellier du Chapter, were classified as Historic Monument by order of May 8, 1944 for their heritage value. They bear witness to the economic and religious role of the cathedral chapter, which managed these storage spaces linked to ecclesiastical incomes. Their initial location, near the Place du Cardinal-Touchet (formerly rue Saint-Pierre-Lentin), reflects the medieval urbanization of Orleans, marked by the influence of religious institutions on the civil structure.

The accuracy of their current location is considered poor (note 5/10), due to conflicting sources between the historic address (7 Cardinal Touchet square) and GPS coordinates (6 Cardinal Touchet square). Owned by the commune of Orléans, these cellars are not explicitly open to the public, although their protected status makes them a key part of the local underground heritage.

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