 Chapel and forecourt renovated (Feb. 2017) | |
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| 47°23′51″N 0°41′51″W / 47.39750°N 0.69750°W | |
| Location | Tours, Indre-et-Loire |
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| Type | Roman |
| Beginning date | 12th century |
| Dedicated to | SAT headquarters |
| Listed MH (1946) | |
The Chapel of Saint-Libert was a former Romanesque church dated since the 12th century. It was situated within the historic core of Tours, France. Its construction was partially influenced by the Gallo-Roman castrum along the Loire River, with which it shares a portion of the original rampart. The church's nave has been included in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments since December 2, 1946,[1] at the initiative of the Archaeological Society of Touraine (SAT).[2]
The church was decommissioned at the beginning of the 18th century.[3] Subsequently, it was reconverted and disfigured by industrial and artisanal activity. In 2011, it was acquired by the SAT and rehabilitated following archaeological excavations. The rehabilitated church now serves as the SAT's headquarters, a reception and meeting space, and a venue for cultural events.
The edifice is situated at 37 Avenue André-Malraux, at the intersection of Rue de la Bretonnerie, close to Rue Barbès (formerly Rue Saint-Libert).[4] Additionally, within the city of Tours, there was a modern Saint-Libert chapel, constructed in 1980, designated for Catholic worship and located at 9 Rue du Clos-Saint-Libert.[5] However, this structure was scheduled for demolition in 2014 and, as such, should not be confused with the building mentioned above.
- ^ "Ancienne église Saint-Libert". Notice No. PA00098154, on the open heritage platform, Mérimée database, French Ministry of Culture (in French). Archived from the original on September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Chapelle Saint-Libert à Tours". www.fondation-patrimoine.org (in French). Archived from the original on June 25, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "Chapelle Saint-Libert. Monuments historiques de Tours". www.actuacity.com (in French). Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "Histoire des noms de rues du quartier Blanqui". lesptitesbouch.org (in French). Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ "Chapelle St Libert". www.patrimoine-religieux.fr (in French). Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2013.; "Tours Nord". tourainissime.blogspot.fr (in French). Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2015.