Chapelle Saint-Lubin d'Yèvre-le-Châtel

Yèvre-la-Ville

The chapel of Saint-Lubin, in the Gothic ("ogival") style, was built in the 13th century and remained unfinished; it ends in a flat east end characteristic of the period. It stands at the heart of the fortified village of Yèvre-le-Châtel, built on a rocky spur and endowed with a keep and ramparts dating from the time of Philip Augustus. Listed as a historic monument by decree of 12 July 1886, it bears witness to the Gothic religious architecture of the Gâtinais orléanais. The village, today largely deserted after a decline beginning in the 17th century, has preserved an almost intact medieval layout around the fortress and the chapel. It is recognised among the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".

Getting there : Listed site, open to visitors; the village of Yèvre-le-Châtel bears the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" label

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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