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One of the oldest churches in France opens its doors! In this discreet village in the heart of the Loiret, we take you to discover this 806 building, known for its jewel: the mosaic of Byzantine inspiration. Erected by Theodulfe, a close adviser of Charlemagne, we reveal its secrets…
Descriptif patrimoine :
A real treasure, the Carolingian Oratory is one of the oldest
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
Descriptif patrimoine centre :
A real treasure, the Carolingian Oratory is one of the oldest
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
Descriptif patrimoine site :
A real treasure, the Carolingian Oratory is one of the oldest
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
churches in France, dating from 806. Known for its exceptional mosaic, it is a witness to the
mosaic, it is the witness of the Carolingian period and the work of
Theodulphe, close adviser of Charlemagne.
Remarkably preserved and unique in France, the mosaic, then hidden under a
hidden under a coating, was rediscovered around 1820 thanks to children
who were playing under the vault with fragments that had fallen to the ground. Its 130,000
tesserae, silver, gold and coloured, represent an equally rare subject
subject: the open Ark of the Covenant surrounded by angels.
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