Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, Melun, France

The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame was founded between 1016 and 1031 by Robert II of France. Until around 1775 it housed the Melun Diptych painted in 1450.

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J J (2 years ago)
Great church pleasant environment. Went for Sunday mass at 18:30. Thé Seine river runs ont he sides of the church.scenic

Yvon Dass (4 years ago)
Nice food.. Good reception

Ian Morton (5 years ago)
The original collegiate church was founded in the 11th century by Robert II of France, so plenty of history. The Church is today rather overshadowed by the local prison which almost engulfs it.

Andrea F (6 years ago)
Very nice church, surprisingly near a prison!

france d'huart (6 years ago)
Belle collégiale restaurée sur l'île!

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