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Origin and history

The church Saint-Laurent de Charentilly, located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a monument dating back to the 12th century. Its walls and flat bedside, partially rebuilt in the 13th century, reflect medieval transformations. The nave, marked by a 16th century gate, and the northern collateral, later added, illustrate successive additions until the 17th century.

The carpentry porch precedes the façade, while the gables were raised in 1746, marking a late intervention in its history. Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 6 March 1947, the church now belongs to the commune of Charentilly. Its architecture thus combines medieval, modern and classic elements, typical of rural religious buildings having evolved over centuries.

The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, precisely locate the building at 7 Place André Cousin, confirming its anchoring in the local heritage. The absence of details on its contemporary uses (visits, rentals) suggests a vocation mainly cultual and heritage, without documented tourist exploitation.

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