Construction of church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
2 août 1929
Portal classification
Portal classification 2 août 1929 (≈ 1929)
Registration as a Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Portal: registration by order of 2 August 1929
Origin and history
The church Saint-Martin de Vineuil is a 12th century religious monument, located in the commune of Vineuil, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This place of worship, typical of the Romanesque architecture of the period, is marked by a portal inscribed as Historic Monument since 1929. Its location, in the heart of the village, reflects its central role in medieval community life, both spiritually and socially.
In the 12th century, churches like Saint Martin de Vineuil served as a gathering point for the inhabitants, playing a key role in the religious and social organization of the villages. In the context of the Centre-Val de Loire region, which was then marked by the expansion of seigneuries and the development of agriculture, these buildings were often at the centre of local activities, hosting both religious ceremonies and community meetings. Their architecture, often sober but robust, reflected the construction techniques of the time and the resources available locally.
