Saint-Cyr Church

Issoudun, France

Commenced in the 15th century and completed in the 19th, the Gothic church has a magnificent stained-glass window from the 15th Century, representing the life of Saint Cyr and his mother, Juliette; a painting by Jean Boucher (1575-1651) above the large portico; as well as six superb candelabra given by Louis XIV to the town and listed as an historic monument.

References:

Issoudun Municipality

Address

Rue de la République 7-19, Issoudun, France

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

More Information

www.issoudun.fr

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

White Tower (0,2 km)

Bourges Cathedral (34,2 km)
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Jacques Coeur Palace (34 km)
The Berry Museum (34 km)
Château de Valençay (40 km)
The Museum of Decorative Arts (34,4 km)
Château de Nohant (36 km)
Musée Estéve (34,2 km)
Château de Mehun-sur-Yèvre (27,5 km)

User Reviews

Pascale Ory (2 years ago)
To revive, to be listened to when you are going through the worst moment of your existence, I felt it at the Saint Cyr church.

Dorothée Lancelot (2 years ago)
Incredibly beautiful ? Feelings and energies are at their peak. You will be amazed :)

Henri VOUZELAUD (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church.

Francis Loock (3 years ago)
Nice architecture,

anders ramone (4 years ago)
Very beautiful little church

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