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Origin and history

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of the Epistle-Lès-Lover is mentioned for the first time in the middle of the fourteenth century, then located north of its present location. The bell tower, which remained in its original place, exhibits traces of architectural covers in the 15th and 16th centuries, including mouldings with penetration characteristic of these periods. An official dedication was attested in 1531, marking an important milestone in its medieval history.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the building was in ruins, requiring major reconstruction. The current nave was built between 1845 and 1850, while retaining the original entrance under the bell tower. The latter, built of cut stone and covered with slate, contrasts with the nave in stone and flat tiles, reflecting the materials and techniques of each era. It is surmounted by a croup, a typical architectural element.

The bell tower is listed in the Historical Monuments by order of November 8, 1966, recognizing its heritage value. The materials used (sized stone, bellows, slates, tiles) and the superimposed styles (gothic, modern reconstructions) illustrate the evolution of the church over more than six centuries. Today, the monument remains the property of the municipality and retains visible traces of its successive transformations.

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