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Cathédrale de Chartres en France
Chartres Cathedral in France
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Lors de votre visite de la cathédrale, vous serez surpris par l’extrême unité architecturale de l’édifice. Edifiée et ornée entre 1134 et 1260, inscrite par l’UNESCO au Patrimoine Mondial, elle est la plus complète et la mieux conservée des cathédrales gothiques. D’incendies en reconstructions, vous découvrirez rapidement la richesse de son histoire et apprécierez la volonté des habitants et évêques pour redresser, à chaque fois, l’édifice. Entrons dans son histoire !
En septembre 1134, une grande partie de la ville est ravagée par un incendie, qui, toutefois, épargne la cathédrale. Des maisons ont cependant été détruites devant la façade donnant la possibilité d’entreprendre une nouvelle façade et d'allonger sensiblement la nef. La base de la tour nord est commencée dès cette époque. Vers 1145, on commence la construction du portail royal ainsi que le clocher sud (clocher vieux). La construction de la façade s’achève vers 1150, la flèche sud vers 1160.
Au 14e siècle, la chapelle Saint-Piat est ajoutée au chevet et au 15e, la chapelle Vendôme ornera le bas-côté sud. Le clocher nord, de style flamboyant, fut édifié au 16e siècle.
Du 18e au 19e siècle
Le jubé (clôture entre le chœur et la nef) est démoli au 18e siècle et, peu de temps après, le chœur est entièrement redécoré. On ajoute alors la statue de marbre de l’Assomption.
En juin 1836, un incendie ravage la charpente de bois et la toiture de plomb. La charpente est remplacée par une charpente en fer et couverte en cuivre, rapidement "vert-de-grisé".
During your visit to the cathedral, you will be surprised by the extreme architectural unity of the building. Built and decorated between 1134 and 1260, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it is the most complete and best preserved of the Gothic cathedrals. From fires to reconstructions, you will quickly discover the richness of its history and appreciate the will of the inhabitants and bishops to straighten the building, each time. Let's go into his story!
The time of the first cathedrals
Evangelized quite early, while Gaul was still Roman, the city of Chartres had a bishopric in the 4th century. It is assumed that the first building, of which we have no trace, dates from this period. In 858, the Vikings destroyed the cathedral, which was immediately rebuilt. In 876, Charles the Bald offered the relic of the Veil of the Virgin and consecrated, by this gesture, Chartres as a great center of pilgrimage. The Saint-Lubin crypt has been preserved from these ancient times.
The Romanesque cathedral
On September 7, 1020, a fire destroyed the cathedral. Bishop Fulbert had a new one built, very large, of which the main crypt remains (1020 - 1024).
In September 1134, a large part of the city was ravaged by a fire, which, however, spared the cathedral. However, houses were destroyed in front of the facade, giving the possibility of undertaking a new facade and significantly lengthening the nave. The base of the north tower was started at this time. Around 1145, the construction of the royal portal and the southern bell tower (old bell tower) began. The construction of the facade was completed around 1150, the southern spire around 1160.
The gothic cathedral
In June 1194, a fire ravaged the previous building, destroying the framework and leaving intact only the crypt and part of the western facade. After believing the lost relic, it is found. Cathedral priests saved her by hiding her in the crypt during the disaster. Bishop Renaud de Mousson, first cousin of Philippe Auguste, decides to undertake an exceptional project using new techniques: Chartres Cathedral will be one of the first great Gothic cathedrals. This project is in itself an absolute record both in its speed and in its size. In 1221, the structural work was completed. It only took a quarter of a century to complete this considerable ensemble, with its sculpted decoration (portal and transept porches in particular). Most of the stained glass windows in Chartres Cathedral date from the same period. The celebration of the cathedral dedication took place on October 17, 1260.
In the 14th century, the Saint-Piat chapel was added to the apse and in the 15th century, the Vendôme chapel adorned the south side aisle. The northern bell tower, in the Flamboyant style, was built in the 16th century.
18th to 19th century
The rood screen (fence between the choir and the nave) was demolished in the 18th century and, shortly after, the choir was completely redecorated. The marble statue of the Assumption is then added.
In June 1836, a fire destroyed the wooden frame and the lead roof. The frame is replaced by an iron frame and covered in copper, quickly "verdigris".
Chartres Cathedral in France
Histoire de la cathédrale de Chartres
Partez à la découverte d'un édifice classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO à l'histoire aussi riche que fascinante : la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres.
Lors de votre visite de la cathédrale, vous serez surpris par l’extrême unité architecturale de l’édifice. Edifiée et ornée entre 1134 et 1260, inscrite par l’UNESCO au Patrimoine Mondial, elle est la plus complète et la mieux conservée des cathédrales gothiques. D’incendies en reconstructions, vous découvrirez rapidement la richesse de son histoire et apprécierez la volonté des habitants et évêques pour redresser, à chaque fois, l’édifice. Entrons dans son histoire !
Le temps des premières cathédrales
Évangélisée assez tôt, alors que la Gaule est encore romaine, la ville de Chartres se dote d’un évêché dès le 4e siècle. On suppose que le premier édifice, dont nous ne possédons aucune trace, date de cette époque. En 858, les Vikings détruisent la cathédrale, qui est immédiatement reconstruite. En 876, Charles le Chauve offre la relique du Voile de la Vierge et consacre, par ce geste, Chartres comme un grand centre de pèlerinage. La crypte Saint-Lubin a été conservée de ces époques anciennes.La cathédrale romane
Le 7 septembre 1020, un incendie détruit la cathédrale. L'évêque Fulbert en fait édifier une nouvelle, très vaste, dont il reste la crypte principale (1020 - 1024).En septembre 1134, une grande partie de la ville est ravagée par un incendie, qui, toutefois, épargne la cathédrale. Des maisons ont cependant été détruites devant la façade donnant la possibilité d’entreprendre une nouvelle façade et d'allonger sensiblement la nef. La base de la tour nord est commencée dès cette époque. Vers 1145, on commence la construction du portail royal ainsi que le clocher sud (clocher vieux). La construction de la façade s’achève vers 1150, la flèche sud vers 1160.
La cathédrale gothique
En juin 1194, un incendie ravage l’édifice antérieur, détruisant la charpente et ne laissant intactes que la crypte et une partie de la façade occidentale. Après avoir cru la relique perdue, on la retrouve. Des prêtres de la cathédrale l’ont sauvée en la cachant dans la crypte pendant le sinistre. L’évêque Renaud de Mousson, cousin germain de Philippe Auguste, décide d’entreprendre un chantier d’exception utilisant les nouvelles techniques : la cathédrale de Chartres sera l'une des premières grandes cathédrales gothiques. Ce chantier constitue en lui-même un record absolu à la fois dans sa rapidité et dans ses dimensions. En 1221, le gros œuvre est achevé. Il n’aura fallu qu'un quart de siècle pour réaliser cet ensemble considérable, avec sa décoration sculptée (portail et porches du transept notamment). La majorité des vitraux de la cathédrale de Chartres datent de la même période. La célébration de la dédicace cathédrale a lieu le 17 octobre 1260.Au 14e siècle, la chapelle Saint-Piat est ajoutée au chevet et au 15e, la chapelle Vendôme ornera le bas-côté sud. Le clocher nord, de style flamboyant, fut édifié au 16e siècle.
Du 18e au 19e siècle
Le jubé (clôture entre le chœur et la nef) est démoli au 18e siècle et, peu de temps après, le chœur est entièrement redécoré. On ajoute alors la statue de marbre de l’Assomption.
En juin 1836, un incendie ravage la charpente de bois et la toiture de plomb. La charpente est remplacée par une charpente en fer et couverte en cuivre, rapidement "vert-de-grisé".
During your visit to the cathedral, you will be surprised by the extreme architectural unity of the building. Built and decorated between 1134 and 1260, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it is the most complete and best preserved of the Gothic cathedrals. From fires to reconstructions, you will quickly discover the richness of its history and appreciate the will of the inhabitants and bishops to straighten the building, each time. Let's go into his story!
The time of the first cathedrals
Evangelized quite early, while Gaul was still Roman, the city of Chartres had a bishopric in the 4th century. It is assumed that the first building, of which we have no trace, dates from this period. In 858, the Vikings destroyed the cathedral, which was immediately rebuilt. In 876, Charles the Bald offered the relic of the Veil of the Virgin and consecrated, by this gesture, Chartres as a great center of pilgrimage. The Saint-Lubin crypt has been preserved from these ancient times.
The Romanesque cathedral
On September 7, 1020, a fire destroyed the cathedral. Bishop Fulbert had a new one built, very large, of which the main crypt remains (1020 - 1024).
In September 1134, a large part of the city was ravaged by a fire, which, however, spared the cathedral. However, houses were destroyed in front of the facade, giving the possibility of undertaking a new facade and significantly lengthening the nave. The base of the north tower was started at this time. Around 1145, the construction of the royal portal and the southern bell tower (old bell tower) began. The construction of the facade was completed around 1150, the southern spire around 1160.
The gothic cathedral
In June 1194, a fire ravaged the previous building, destroying the framework and leaving intact only the crypt and part of the western facade. After believing the lost relic, it is found. Cathedral priests saved her by hiding her in the crypt during the disaster. Bishop Renaud de Mousson, first cousin of Philippe Auguste, decides to undertake an exceptional project using new techniques: Chartres Cathedral will be one of the first great Gothic cathedrals. This project is in itself an absolute record both in its speed and in its size. In 1221, the structural work was completed. It only took a quarter of a century to complete this considerable ensemble, with its sculpted decoration (portal and transept porches in particular). Most of the stained glass windows in Chartres Cathedral date from the same period. The celebration of the cathedral dedication took place on October 17, 1260.
In the 14th century, the Saint-Piat chapel was added to the apse and in the 15th century, the Vendôme chapel adorned the south side aisle. The northern bell tower, in the Flamboyant style, was built in the 16th century.
18th to 19th century
The rood screen (fence between the choir and the nave) was demolished in the 18th century and, shortly after, the choir was completely redecorated. The marble statue of the Assumption is then added.
In June 1836, a fire destroyed the wooden frame and the lead roof. The frame is replaced by an iron frame and covered in copper, quickly "verdigris".
Just imagine the balancing acts required standing on that mattress to reach that one book you must get.
Oh wow, wow. this is extraordinary!
