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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Pierre de Lardy, located in the municipality of the same name in Essonne, is a religious building of Romanesque origin built in the 12th century. It is dedicated to St Peter and has undergone major transformations in the 14th and 15th centuries, especially after the damage caused by the Hundred Years' War. Yves de Karnazet, local lord and companion of Charles VII, supervised his partial reconstruction, preserving the bell tower and the original lowsides.

Over the centuries, the church was looted during the wars of Religion and the Fronde, which marked its history. In 1967, it was listed as historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value. Between 2000 and 2012, a major restoration was undertaken, financed mainly by the municipality of Lardy and grants, at a total cost of over €1.3 million.

The church houses notable architectural and artistic elements, such as a 15th-century portal decorated with carved capitals, 18th-century baptismal fonts, and 16th and 19th-century stained glass windows. It also retains burials of local lords, testifying to its historical and social importance in the region. Its inscription as a historical monument and its recent restorations underline its continuing role in the religious and cultural heritage of Île-de-France.

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