Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church is located in Vrigny, in the Center-Val de Loire region. The building has undergone several eras of construction: from the eleventh century, there remains only the five-sided apse. The nave, first built in the 14th century, was rebuilt in the 19th century following a fire. The building is home to a remarkable collection of furniture including a 17th century oak pulpit, classified as an historic monument and other objects, that is also classified.
About this building
The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church is located in Vrigny, in the Center-Val de Loire region. Originally called Saint-Jean-Baptiste, it was later dedicated to Notre-Dame. The building has undergone several eras of construction: from the eleventh century, there remains only the five-sided apse. The nave, first built in the 14th century, was rebuilt in the 19th century following a fire.
The bell tower, topped by a pinnacle that has now disappeared, was built in 1660 by Achille de Longueau, Lord of the Five Oaks, as indicated by the stone, sealed to the right of the Romanesque door.
The church opens with a bell tower which gives access to the single three bay nave. This ends with a five-sided Romanesque apse. A salient transept, a sacristy and a glazed room were added in the nineteenth century on the side of the south facade. The church is home to a remarkable collection of furniture including a 17th century oak pulpit, listed as an historic monument, as well as 14th century stone baptismal fonts and other objects.
