Chapel of Saint-Libert, Tours

The Chapel of Saint-Libert was a former Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. It was situated within the historic core of Tours, France. Its construction was partially influenced by the Gallo-Roman castrum along the Loire River, with which it shares a portion of the original rampart.

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Type: Church
Description: chapel located in Indre-et-Loire, in France
Also known as: “Chapelle Saint-Libert” and “Chapelle Saint-Libert de Tours”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tours Cathedral and Château de Tours.

Tours Cathedral

Church

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Tours Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. It is the seat of the Archbishops of Tours, the metropolitan cathedral of the Tours ecclesiastical province and is dedicated to Saint Gatianus. Tours Cathedral is situated 300 metres southwest of Chapel of Saint-Libert, Tours.

Château de Tours

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The Château de Tours is a castle located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. Built in the 11th century, the building features architecture of the Carolingian period, and was the residence of the Lords of France. Château de Tours is situated 280 metres west of Chapel of Saint-Libert, Tours.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

Museum

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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours is located in the bishop's former palace, near the cathedral St. Gatien, where it has been since 1910. It displays rich and varied collections, including that of painting which is one of the first in France both in quality and the diversity of the works presented. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours is situated 310 metres southwest of Chapel of Saint-Libert, Tours.