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The Saint-Félix church, located in Polisy in the Aube department, is a religious building whose oldest parts, the choir and the sanctuary, date from the 12th century. The rest of the construction, including the southern collateral and chapels, dates back to the 16th century. It is distinguished by the absence of transept and by chapels of irregular width, including that dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, which houses the graves of members of the family of Dinteville, including John IV, Claude (died 1477), Gaucher II (died 1530), and Guillaume (died 1559).

The church houses remarkable artistic elements, such as a monumental 16th century painting on the north wall of the nave, a 17th century carved group representing Jesus, Mary and Anne, as well as 16th century glass windows illustrating the Trinity, Saint Felix and the litany of the Virgin. A statue of the Virgin with Child in polychrome limestone, dated from the fourteenth century (with uncertainty), completes this ensemble. The building, formerly attached to the diocese of Langres, was listed as historical monuments in 1926.

The church of Saint-Félix reflects the local history and influence of noble families in the area, such as the Dinteville, whose members are buried there. Its architecture and interior decorations bear witness to stylistic developments between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, while emphasizing its central role in Polisy's religious and community life throughout the centuries.

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