Saint-Liphard Collegiate Church of Meung-sur-Loire, Meung-sur-Loire

This collegiate church in Meung-sur-Loire traces its origins to the 6th century, when Saint Liphard — a former judge and governor of Orléans — retired here as a hermit. The current building dates primarily from the 13th century, blending Romanesque foundations with Gothic additions including an elevated nave, enlarged choir, and expanded transepts. Attached to the western end stands the Tour Manassès, a fortified 12th-century episcopal tower built around 1160 by Bishop Manassès de Garlande, creating a rare example of defensive architecture integrated into a church.