Saint-Liphard Collegiate Church
Description
in 520, Liphard, a cousin of Clovis and a judge and governor in Orléans, retired as a hermit to Meung-sur-Loire. On his death, his companions set up a monastery around the bishop of Orléans, Marc. Monks cleared the Mauves and planted vines. In 1068, the monastery became a collegiate chapter. In the 12th century, Bishop Manassés had a fortified dwelling built next to the bell tower.
During the 12th century the church was rebuilt in the gothic style, and fortified accommodation for the abbot built alongside. Jeanne d'Arc visited in 1429, and this was the site of the Battle of Meung-sur-Loire. The complex was restored in 1570, again during the 19th century and again in 1985. Some fine capitals and a 6th-century sarcophagus can be seen here. The chapel of the Virgin dates from the 12th century, with a painted wooden altar from the 17th century and an altarpiece from the 18th century.
Address
Cloître Saint Liphard 6, Meung-sur-Loire, France
Established
12th century
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