Timeline

Heritage classified

Origin and history

The church Saint-Pierre de Chilleurs-aux-Bois is a Catholic religious building located in the municipality of the same name, in the Loiret department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Built mainly in the 13th and 15th centuries, it illustrates the architectural evolutions of these periods, although its precise stylistic characteristics are not detailed in the available sources.

The building was listed as historic monuments by order of October 26, 1925, recognizing its heritage value. This protection concerns the entire church, which today belongs to the municipality of Chilleurs-aux-Bois. Its exact address, 6 Rue de l'Eglise, allows to locate it in the heart of the village.

In the Middle Ages, parish churches like Saint Peter played a central role in the lives of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social, political and cultural events. In Loiret, a region marked by prosperous agriculture and active trade, these buildings often reflected local wealth and regional artistic influences.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) also mention external references, such as the Merimée base or the Observatory of Religious Heritage, which could provide additional details on its history or architecture. However, these elements are not explicitly described in the texts provided.

External links