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Société Archéologique De Touraine
The Société archéologique de Touraine (Archaeological Society of Touraine, SAT by its acronym in French), founded in 1840 and recognized as a public utility in 1872, welcomes all those, amateurs or curious, students or professionals, who are interested in, work towards, or wish to contribute to the study, defense, and illustration of the history and heritage of Touraine. History On June 23, 1840, members from Tours of the ''Société française pour la conservation des monuments historiques'' (now the ''Société française d'archéologie'') gathered in commission (banker Henry Goüin (1782–1861), physician Alexandre Giraudet (1797–1863), industrialist Noël Champoiseau (1795–1859), and abbot François Séverin Marceau, François Manceau (1805–1855) to develop and present the statutes of a new association at a public meeting. The first board had Henry Goüin as president, Alexandre Giraudet as general secretary, Abbot Manceau as deputy general secretary, and Louis- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touraine
Touraine (; ) is one of the traditional provinces of France. Its capital was Tours. During the political reorganization of French territory in 1790, Touraine was divided between the departments of Indre-et-Loire, :Loir-et-Cher, Indre and Vienne. Geography Traversed by the river Loire and its tributaries the Cher, the Indre and the Vienne, Touraine makes up a part of the western Paris Basin. It is well known for its viticulture. The TGV high-speed train system, which connects Tours with Paris (200 kilometers away) in just over an hour, has made Touraine a place of residence for people who work in the French capital but seek a different quality of life. History Touraine takes its name from a Celtic tribe called the Turones, who inhabited the region about two thousand years ago. In 1044, the control of Touraine was given to the Angevins, who (as the House of Plantagenet) became kings of England in 1154, the castle of Chinon being their greatest stronghold. In 1205, Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapel Of Saint-Libert, Tours
The Chapel of Saint-Libert was a former Romanesque art, Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. It was situated within the historic core of Tours, France. Its construction was partially influenced by the Roman Gaul, Gallo-Roman Castra, castrum along the Loire River, with which it shares a portion of the original rampart. The church's nave has been included in the Monument historique#Protection, supplementary inventory of historical monuments since December 2, 1946, at the initiative of the Société archéologique de Touraine, Archaeological Society of Touraine (SAT). The church was decommissioned at the beginning of the 18th century. Subsequently, it was reconverted and disfigured by Industrial Revolution, industrial and artisanal activity. In 2011, it was acquired by the SAT and rehabilitated following archaeological excavations. The rehabilitated church now serves as the SAT's headquarters, a reception and meeting space, and a venue for cultural events. The edifice is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
