Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The church of Saint-François-d Its original structure consists of a nave covered with a girdled frame adorned with ground punches and inputs, extended by a choir and a polygonal sanctuary. The latter, vaulted with liernes and thirdons, illustrates late flamboyant Gothic art. A seigneurial chapel, accessible by a carved door of accolades and pinnacles, completes the building on the north side, with the same architectural motifs.

In the seventeenth century, the church underwent a major transformation with the addition of a monumental portal on its western gable, combining brick and carved flint. This reshuffle reflects the stylistic influences of the classical period, contrasting with the original Gothic. Inside, a 17th century marble tomb, although without its gissers, retains a sarcophagus decorated with military emblems and a plate inscribed, testifying to its aristocratic funeral use.

By order of 16 August 1971, the church now belongs to the commune of Maillebois. Its state of conservation and its location (4 Church Street) make it an accessible heritage, although the details of its current use (visits, events) remain partial. The accuracy of its geographical location is considered satisfactory, facilitating its identification in the local landscape.

External links