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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame de Vernou-en-Sologne, built in the 13th century, initially consisted of a nave with four spans and a choir. Its vaults, inspired by the angeline architecture of the same period, cover the choir and the adjacent span. The following two spans, later arched, date from the late 15th or early 16th century, marking a stylistic transition to more recent influences.

In the 16th century, the church was enlarged by the addition of a south side, of which only two spans were realized. This period also saw the erection of a tower of stairwells, combining bricks and stones, as well as Renaissance capitals decorated with foliage and characters. The northern chapels were added during this century, while the dogid vaults were redone in the seventeenth century. A major restoration, carried out in 1896 by architect A. Chauvallon, finished shaping his present appearance.

The church, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 6 January 1926, preserves heteroclite elements: a 13th century south wall, a 14th century west span, and a 15th century turret. These architectural strata illustrate its evolution over four centuries, reflecting the techniques and artistic tastes of each era.

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