Construction of the bell tower XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Building of the original Romanesque bell tower.
XVIe siècle
Reconstruction of the nave
Reconstruction of the nave XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Nef rebuilt in Renaissance style.
19 juillet 1926
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 19 juillet 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 19 July 1926
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Origin and history
The Saint-Pierre du Moutier church of Orgerus, located in the commune of Orgerus (Yvelines, Île-de-France), is a historical monument dating back to the 12th century, as evidenced by its Romanesque bell tower. This first architectural element, characteristic of medieval art, marks the religious foundation of the site and its anchoring in the local landscape.
The nave of the church, rebuilt in the 16th century, reflects the stylistic evolutions of the Renaissance. This period of architectural transformation coincides with a phase of artistic and religious renewal in France, where Gothic or Romanesque buildings are often modernized. The inscription of the church in the Historical Monuments by order of 19 July 1926 underlines its heritage value and its importance for the regional heritage.
Owned by the commune of Orgerus, St Peter's church illustrates the religious and social history of this part of the Yvelines. Its location, specified by GPS coordinates as 3 Rue de la Plaine, and its Insee code (78465) binds it administratively to the arrondissement of Versailles. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), makes it possible to consider its visit, although the modalities of opening are not detailed in the available sources.
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