Beaugency - Notre Dame

Beaugency was an important place already within the 11th century. It has been the site of numerous military conflicts. During the Hundred Years' War it was occupied on four separate occasions by English troops. In 1429, it was the site of the Battle of Beaugency, when it was freed by Joan of Arc.

It was burned down and looted by the Protestants in 1567.

The abbey of Beaugency existed since the 11th century, the ancient abbey church, seen here, was erected within the 12th century. Since the French Revolution serves the parish. During the time of Huguenot vandalism the church got ruined and had to be rebuilt within the 16th century. The western facade looks very bare.