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Origin and history

The Church of Saint-Quintien de Lieusaint, located in Île-de-France, has its origins in the 12th century. Around 1138, it was given to the Abbey of Heières by Étienne de Senlis, bishop of Paris, a donation confirmed in 1147 by a bubble of Pope Eugene III. This first building still retains the base of its bell tower today, while neighbouring colonnades date back to the 13th century. The church's history is marked by successive transformations: enlargement of the choir in the 16th century, reconstruction of the nave in the 17th century, and major changes of the facades in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Several elements bear witness to its rich past: tombstones of the 13th, 14th and 16th centuries, including a knight in armor, as well as a Latin inscription Locus Sanctus ("Holy Place") engraved on the portal and a 16th century slab. The Louise bell, melted in 1721, and objects classified as a 17th-century altarpiece or 18th-century work bench complete this heritage. The stained glass windows, created in 1946 by R. Brunner, and a recent restoration (2014-2015) highlight the continuing vitality of this monument.

Architecturally, the church presents a longitudinal plane oriented, finished with a polygonal bedside pierced with curved bays and supported by foothills. The western facade, framed with pilasters and surmounted by a arch in the middle of the hanger, includes a rose on the second level. The square bell tower dominates the complex with a double slope roof. Inside, two objects are classified as historical monuments: the south side altar (17th century) and its painting depicting Saint Quintian and Saint Roch, as well as an 18th century sculpture bench. A painting by Couland (1884), Saint Michel terrorizing the Demon, also enriched the decor.

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