Construction of church XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Initial construction period of the building.
1840
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1840 (≈ 1840)
First list of historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The church: list by 1840
Key figures
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Origin and history
Saint-Chartier de Javarzay Church is a Catholic church located in Chef-Boutonne, Deux-Sèvres department, New Aquitaine. Built in the 11th century, it is a typical example of the Romanesque architecture of the region. Its classification as historic monuments in 1840 reflects its exceptional heritage value, preserved in spite of centuries.
The building is particularly well known for surviving the Javarzay fires, an event that the local tradition attributes to the Javarzay Miracle. This account, transmitted by the parish, reinforces the sacred and symbolic character of the church for the community. The church is now owned by the commune of Chef-Boutonne and remains a place of worship and heritage.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a Historic Monument and specify its exact address: 3 Avenue des Fils Fouquaud, 79110 Chef-Boutonne. Its protected element, the church itself, was listed in 1840, stressing its importance from the very beginning of the protection of heritage in France.
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