Church of Notre-Dame
The church of Notre-Dame, registered with the Historical Monuments, is located in Vichères, in the region of Center-Val de Loire. The current building, which dates from the sixteenth century, consists of two adjoining naves: the Romanesque north aisle, with a wooden vault. and the Renaissance style southern nave, consisting of three bays at right angles. A Renaissance door, now walled off, opened onto the central part. Inside there is a sixteenth century canopy, among other objects.
About this building
The Notre-Dame Church, listed as a Historical Monument, is located in Vichères, in the Center-Val de Loire region, and was formerly dedicated to Saint Médard and Saint Blaise. The current building, most likely built on the site of a primitive church, dates from the sixteenth century, as one of the stained glass windows of the choir bears the date of 1541.
The church consists of two adjoining naves: a Romanesque nave to north, covered by a wooden vault; and a Renaissance style southern nave, consisting of three bays at right angles, with the central span being reserved for the lords of the place. Visitors can also access the three-storey tower which houses a 17th-century bell.
Inside, there is a sixteenth century statue of St. John the Baptist, a 16th century canopy, depicting a Virgin of Mercy, Saint John, the baptism of Christ and God the Father, and a seventeenth century seigniorial bench, also classified, whose backrest consists of three carved panels.
