Logo Musée du Patrimoine

All French heritage classified by regions, departments and cities

  2. Patrimoine
  3. Île de France
  4. Seine-et-Marne
  5. 77120 Mauperthuis

  6. Saint Peter's Church of Mauperthuis

 Saint Peter's Church of Mauperthuis en Seine-et-Marne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise de style classique
Eglise gothique

Saint Peter's Church of Mauperthuis

    Rue du Pré Denis
    77120 Mauperthuis
Ownership of the municipality
Museums of France
All churches in France
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Église Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis
Crédit photo : Ancalagon - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1800
1900
2000
1764
Proposal of plans
17 septembre 1774
Church Consecration
18 octobre 1983
First protection
1er mars 1996
Second protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Western facade with the bell tower: inscription by order of 18 October 1983 - Church (Box B 93): registration by decree of 1 March 1996

Key figures

Claude-Nicolas Ledoux - Architect Author of the original plans in 1764.
Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart - Architect Complete the building of the church.
Marquis de Montesquiou - Sponsor Local Lord, initiator of the project.

Origin and history

Saint-Pierre de Mauperthuis Church is a Catholic building located in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France. Built in the second half of the 18th century, it is part of a larger architectural project led by Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, who then works at Mauperthuis castle for the Marquis de Montesquiou, local lord. Ledoux proposed the plans of the church in 1764, marking the beginning of its realization.

The building of the church was finally completed by architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart. The building was consecrated on September 17, 1774, becoming a central place of worship for the parish. Its style reflects the architectural influences of the time, combining classicism and innovations unique to its designers.

The Saint Peter church is partially protected as historical monuments, with a first inscription in 1983 for its western façade and bell tower, followed by a second in 1996 for the entire building. These protections underline its heritage importance and its link with local history, notably with the Mauperthuis castle and its sponsor, the Marquis de Montesquiou.

External links

Page Wikipedia
Page Monumentum