Beaugency - Saint-Etienne

Beaugency was an important place already within the 11th century. It has been the site of numerous military conflicts. During the Hundred Years' War it was occupied on four separate occasions by English troops. In 1429, it was the site of the Battle of Beaugency, when it was freed by Joan of Arc.

It was burned down and looted by the Protestants in 1567, creating an extensive damage to the walls, the castle, and the churches. In 1870 the Prussian army defeated the French army of the Loire in the second Battle of Beaugency.

During WWII the city was bombed twice by the German Luftwaffe.

The small church, erected mid 11th century, was part of a priory. Renovated in 1999 it is used now as a municipal cultural center.