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Saint-Germain Church of La Châtre
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Rianne
October 7, 2025
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In the heart of La Châtre stands the Église Saint-Germain. Graceful, but with a past that has literally collapsed. In 1896, the bell tower collapsed, dragging the entire church down with it. What you see now is a rebirth in stone. Step back in the square for a moment, look up at the new tower, and imagine the chaos of that time.
Inside, the stained-glass windows bathe the light in warm hues, as if the church itself is trying to say, "I'm here again."
Inside, the stained-glass windows bathe the light in warm hues, as if the church itself is trying to say, "I'm here again."
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November 3, 2023
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Sub-prefecture of Indre, in the 11th century, the town was a feudal castle, seat of a barony of Lower Berry. At the beginning of the 17th century the town became a city of garrisons and magistrates who built beautiful private mansions. In 1737, the former Chauvigny keep became a royal prison.
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