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Origin and history

The church Saint-Martin de Naours is located in the village of Naours, in the Somme department, north of Amiens. This religious monument, built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 17th century, illustrates the architectural evolution of the region. Its flamboyant Gothic-style choir is distinguished by a three-sided apse and a side tower. The facade retains a portal in basket handle, typical of this period.

Inside, the church houses rich furniture classified as historical monuments. Among the notable pieces are a 17th-century sculpted group representing Saint Martin's Charity, baptismal fonts in red marble of the same period, and an eighteenth-century pulpit to preach. A 19th-century mural, as well as a confessional with a four-level bolt, testify to local liturgical and artistic practices.

The podium organ, originally cylinder organ (first half of the 19th century), underwent several restorations, notably in 1890 by Paul Deldine and in 2015-2016 by Christian Boetzlé. Its fir buffet, with opening shutters, reveals a preserved piping. This instrument reflects the musical importance in the religious offices of the region, marked by the influence of the basilian fathers of Valloires Abbey, who modernized its mechanism in the 19th century.

The works of art also include three statues of beam of glory (Christ in cross, Virgin and Saint John), a guardian angel in golden wood (XIXth century), and a gold copper ostensor inlaid with stones. These elements underline the central role of the church in the spiritual and community life of Naours, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era.

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