Église Notre-Dame (ancienne collégiale)

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History

Building begun in 1155 with the first level of the western façade. Construction follows the stages of Île-de-France Gothic. The lower parts belong to the early Gothic art period (high nave vessel framed by aisles, without transept, terminated by a choir without radiating chapels). The constructions dated 1170-1175 testify to the second age of Gothic (elevation of the upper parts from the second level of galleries). Completion of the high openings before 1200. Vaulting with rib vault of the nave at the beginning of the 13th century. Late 13th early 14th century, the chevet is provided with radiating chapels; lateral chapels are built at the level of the north and south aisles. Refacing of the south portal of the western façade, called "of the échevins", in the 14th century. Plundering of the moveable goods and hammering of the statuary of the portal during the Revolution. In the 19th century, architect Durand rebuilds the last two levels of the north tower, identical to those on the south side, and connects the two towers by a high gallery of small columns.