Church of Saint Stephen of Romorantin, Romorantin-Lanthenay

The Church of Saint Stephen is the oldest building in Romorantin-Lanthenay, with foundations dating back to before the 10th century. Originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Notre-Dame), the church was later rededicated to Saint Stephen and has accumulated layers of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture over the centuries. Louise of Savoy, mother of King Francis I, funded four Renaissance chapels around 1510-1520 when the royal court resided in Romorantin.