Église d'Orveau

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Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours d'Orveau is a Catholic parish church dedicated to Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, located in the French commune of Orveau and the Essonne department.

History: The present church replaces a 12th century building destroyed during the Hundred Years War. The building was rebuilt in the 16th century. Since a decree of 19 October 1965, the church has been listed as historical monuments.

The building, simple, may re-use capitals from the previous building.

Related articles: List of religious monuments of the Essonne List of historical monuments of the Essonne

Religious Resources: Clochers de France GCatholic.org Observatory of Religious Heritage Architectural Resource: Merimée

The church on the site heritage-religious.fr church on the website evry.catholic.fr Portal of the Essonne Portal of Christian Architecture Portal of Catholicism Portal of French Historical Monuments