Eglise Saint-Yved

Abbey church of Saint-Yved from the 12th century (MH). Commissioned by Agnès de Baudement (wife of Robert 1st of Dreux). It was the necropolis of the Bourbon-Dreux family. Marked by the vicissitudes of history, it still bears witness to the first ages of Gothic architecture. The tympanum of the central portal, which could be saved, has been reconstituted on the reverse side of the current façade. Deprived of 4 bays, the nave with triple elevation is joined to the transept by a remarkable lantern tower rising to 33m. Painted wooden statues, stained glass windows, reliquary. Self-guided or guided tour on reservation at the Tourist Office.

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