FRANÇAIS ST PIERRE DE CONCRESSAULT

The Saint-Pierre de Concressault church registered as the Historic Monuments since 2006 bears witness to the medieval importance of this village, which was once a fortified town and a royal fief.
Benedictine origins: From 1123, a bubble of Pope Calixte II mentions
the place as a dependency of the abbey Saint-Sulpice of Bourges. She
the status of parish church only in 1507.
A past of Collegiale: In the 16th century, it became the seat of a chapter
of canons (what the ancient stalls still visible
Today). Until the Revolution, it remained linked to the priory of
Dampierre.
Roman Style (XII century): The nave is typically Romanesque with a portal
sober opening onto the village square. It is covered with a frame
« chevrons-carrying-farms » probably from the late 15th century.
Gothic Transition: The choir, though contemporary of the nave with sound
broken stone cradle, was redesigned at the end of the 15th century with the addition of
Gothic windows.
Lord Chapel: At the beginning of the sixteenth century, a chapel was added
south of the choir for the local lords.
Curiosities and Treasures
The « Banks Closed » : One of the great peculiarities of this church is to be
Still garnished with its « Banks Closed » formerly reserved for families of
village. The restoration was recently carried out by the Association of Friends
and by volunteers.
Mural Paintings: A first slice of discovery work
wall paintings are planned in 2026 with the support of the DRAC and the
contribution of the Association of the Friends of St. Peter.
The Stalles (XV/XVI century): They testify to the presence of
and present detailed sculptures (mericords).
The altarpiece: The church houses a beautiful 17th century golden wooden altarpiece.