Multiple 3D Approaches for the Architectural Study of the Medieval Abbey of Cormery in the Loire Valley

A groundbreaking study of the medieval Abbey of Cormery in the Loire Valley has revealed construction elements previously unrecognized, challenging long-held assumptions about the abbey's architecture. Using a multi-scaled, diachronic approach that combines 3D modeling with traditional historical sources—such as written records, ancient maps, and iconographic documents—the research identified walls older than previously thought and provided new insights into the construction date of St Paul tower and its associated monastic church. Conducted at CITERES, this method leverages advanced 3D technology to produce detailed orthoimages and sections, offering a unprecedented level of precision in architectural analysis.

Pouyet, T. (2017). MULTIPLE 3D APPROACHES FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL STUDY OF THE MEDIEVAL ABBEY OF CORMERY IN THE LOIRE VALLEY. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII-2/W3, 581–585. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w3-581-2017