Cudot

Cudot brings two historical subjects into focus: the Notre-Dame et Sainte-Alpais Church and the Château de Saint-Phalle. The church is notable for its construction history and the tomb of Sainte Alpais; the château, for its reconstruction and the layout of the former estate. The setting in the Bocage des Gâtinais is another aspect. Together, these features give you several specific points of interest to consider when planning a stay in Cudot.

The church’s construction history

The Notre-Dame et Sainte-Alpais Church was built from 1170 as a chapel for Sainte Alpais. It was altered and extended in the 12th and 15th centuries, followed by extensive remodeling in the third quarter of the 19th century. The construction that began in 1170 and the changes made in the 12th century therefore belong to the same period, while the 15th- and 19th-century interventions mark later stages. Those interested in the building can distinguish between the original chapel, subsequent extensions, and a much later remodeling. The construction history thus spans several clearly distinguishable periods.

The tomb of Sainte Alpais

The tomb of Sainte Alpais is located in the church in Cudot. The sculptor Émile Peynot created it in 1891; the tomb is listed as a protected historic monument. Its date is considerably later than the start of the church’s construction. Two stages should be distinguished in the historical context: the church’s beginnings as a chapel and the tomb’s creation in the late 19th century. The tomb connects the name Sainte Alpais with a work by a specifically named sculptor; its listed protected status applies to this object. This allows the tomb and the church building to be considered together without treating their different dates of origin as the same.

The Château de Saint-Phalle

The Château de Saint-Phalle was rebuilt. Louis de Saint-Phalle had the château reconstructed; construction of the main building began in 1496. The date from 1496 refers to the main building, while Louis de Saint-Phalle is identified as the person who commissioned the reconstruction. The château was probably a regular quadrangle with sides about 50 meters long, a tower at each corner, and a moat running around it. This historical focus differs from the church’s construction history: for the château, the emphasis is on the reconstruction and the probable layout of the estate. The ground plan offers a concrete idea of the estate described, though it remains a probable reconstruction.

Cudot in the Bocage des Gâtinais

Cudot is located in the Bocage des Gâtinais. This landscape setting adds a regional perspective to the construction history: the church and château are individual historic buildings, while the bocage refers to the wider landscape. If you would like to consider both historical subjects and a rural setting when choosing a destination, Cudot offers a range of points of interest.

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