Site/monument
Collégiale Sainte-Croix
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Superb Romanesque building built in the 1634th century. In XNUMX, exorcism sessions took place there as part of the trial of Urbain Grandier, a priest accused of witchcraft by nuns. The case has gone down in history as the "Loudun Possessed Affair".
From the 1991th century, the church was transformed into a covered market until 1995. Today, the Collegiate stands out as one of the major monuments of Loudun's heritage with its exceptional painted decorations from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, restored in XNUMX. Since then, this monument has served as a setting for many exhibitions and concerts.
The exhibitions are thus highlighted to the delight of artists and visitors alike.
Practical information
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Accessible to disabled persons
Visit
Conditions of visit:
Free visit, Guided visit by appointment only
Languages spoken for the visit:
Français
Further information
Location:
Downtown
Type of site/monument/small heritage:
Collegiate
Facilities:
Accessible by stroller
Activity:
Specific thematic animation, Workshop for adults, Workshop for children, Temporary exhibitions
Address
Holy Cross Collegiate Church
Holy Cross Square
86200 LOUDUN
Holy Cross Square
86200 LOUDUN