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The church Saint-Maur-et-Sainte-Catherine de Celsoy is a 14th-century religious building built in the Haute-Marne department in the Grand Est region. It is characterized by a sober architecture, with a unique nave and four spans, as well as a flat bedside. This monument illustrates the late Gothic style of the small rural churches of the period, while reflecting the importance of Christianity in the countryside of Champagne.

The church was commissioned by Dr. Guibert, a personal doctor of three kings of France: John II, Charles V and Charles VI. This influential figure, whose village street still bears the name, marked local history with his patronage. The building was classified as historic monuments by order of 9 July 1909, recognizing its heritage and architectural value.

Today, the church belongs to the municipality of Celsoy and remains a testimony of the medieval heritage of the region. Its classification among historical monuments makes it a protected site, although its conservation status and accessibility are not specified in the available sources. It is part of the religious and cultural landscape of the Haute-Marne, alongside other classified buildings.

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