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The Church of the Assumption of Blesme is a religious building of Romanesque architecture, built in the 12th century. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and is located in the municipality of Blesme, in the department of Marne. Its plan adopts a Latin cross, with a five-sided apse and a square bell tower adorned with Romanesque and geminate berries.

Ranked as a historical monument in 1916, this church houses remarkable furniture, including a wooden statue of Saint Lumier and an 18th-century wrought iron beam of glory. These elements illustrate the artistic and religious evolution of the place throughout the centuries.

The building, owned by the commune, is a testimony of Champagne Romanesque art. Its classification in 1916 underscores its heritage importance, while preserving its architectural features and historical furniture. The location of Blesme, in the former Champagne-Ardenne region (now Grand Est), reinforces its anchor in a territory marked by medieval history.

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