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Origin and history

The former church of Monthault, located in Romorantin-Lanthenay in the Loir-et-Cher, is a religious building whose origins may date back to the early Middle Ages, although its major reconstruction dates back to the twelfth century. From a rectangular plane, it opens to the west by a Romanesque portal in the middle of a hanger, decorated with saw teeth and roses, supported by carved columns with capitals. Above, griming ravens animate the facade, while a full-cindered door pierces the north wall. A window, framed with torsade-lined columns, completes this characteristic novel set.

In the 15th century, the church underwent visible changes on the south facade, where two bays in broken arches, typical of the flamboyant Gothic, replace or complete the Romanesque openings. This church, until the French Revolution, illustrates a superposition of architectural styles, reflecting its evolution over the centuries. Its choir, marked by a small apparatus and ornamental details, as well as its 12th century porch, testify to its past importance in local life.

Ranked a Historic Monument by order of 7 May 1936, the church of Montreal retains protected elements that make it a remarkable heritage. Its present state, although partially altered, makes it possible to appreciate medieval construction techniques and stylistic adaptations made between the 12th and 15th centuries. The accuracy of its location, assessed as very satisfactory, facilitates its identification in the historical landscape of Romorantin-Lanthenay.

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