Construction of church 4e quart Xe siècle (≈ 1087)
Presumed period of foundation of the building.
XIIe siècle
Virgin to the Child
Virgin to the Child XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Creation of this major work of furniture.
XIIIe siècle
Baptist Fonts
Baptist Fonts XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Addition of this medieval liturgical element.
7 juin 1933
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 7 juin 1933 (≈ 1933)
Official recognition of its heritage value.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Saint Peter's Church: by order of 7 June 1933
Key figures
Jacques Dieudonné - Sculptor
Author of the tabernacle of the twentieth century.
Origin and history
Église Saint-Pierre de Chavenay is a parish Catholic church located in the commune of Chavenay, Yvelines department, in the Île-de-France region. Built during the 4th quarter of the 10th century, it embodies a still well preserved medieval religious heritage. The building was officially listed as a historic monument on June 7, 1933, recognizing its architectural and historical value.
The church furniture includes remarkable elements, such as a 12th century Virgin with Child and 13th century baptismal fonts. These pieces illustrate the artistic and religious evolution of the region throughout the centuries. A 20th century tabernacle, the work of sculptor Jacques Dieudonné, also bears witness to the continuous enrichment of the church's heritage.
Saint Peter's Church plays a central role in local life, both spiritually and culturally. Its ranking among the historical monuments of the Yvelines reinforces its importance in the Franciscan heritage landscape. Today it is an active place of worship, while attracting visitors interested in religious history and medieval architecture.
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