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Origin and history

The church of Notre-Dame de Hesdin, located in the commune of Hesdin (Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France), is a religious building whose construction spans the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This monument, partially classified and registered, is distinguished by its portal dating from the end of the sixteenth century, a major architectural element that was classified by ministerial decree in 1947. The rest of the church, with the exception of this portal, was inscribed in 1948, thus highlighting its overall heritage value.

The portal, the only classified part of the monument, illustrates the stylistic features of the late Renaissance in France. The building, owned by the municipality, is part of a historical context marked by the religious and architectural transformations of the modern era. Although the sources do not specify sponsors or architects, its status as a Historic Monument attests to its local importance and preservation.

The location of the church at 6 Charles Quint Street in Hesdin is documented with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7/10). The available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum confirm its anchoring in the urban landscape of this city of Pas-de-Calais, without providing more details on its contemporary use (visits, events, etc.).

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