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The Church of the Assumption-de-la-Vierge of Proverville is a religious building located in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. Built in two major phases, it combines elements of the second half of the 12th century and reconstructions of the 16th century. The building adopts a form of Latin cross, with a nave divided into two parts: an eastern section dating from the 12th century, remains of an interrupted construction site, and a western part rebuilt in the 16th century. The five-sided, arched dogives, was also redone at that time. In the 19th century, a stone vault replaced the old wooden frame, while imitating its original shape.

The monument underwent various subsequent improvements, including the addition of a stand, stained glass windows, a high altar and a painted decor. These changes reflect the liturgical and aesthetic evolutions of successive periods. The church, surrounded by the communal cemetery in the north, was fully listed as historical monuments by order of 30 November 2001. It is now owned by the municipality of Proverville, demonstrating its heritage and community importance.

Artists who have contributed to its embellishment include Biennoury painters and master glassmakers Erdmann and Kremer, whose works (painted decorations and stained glass windows) enrich the building. Available sources, such as the Merimée base or religious heritage observatories, highlight its role in local history. The precise address, 42 Grande Rue, and its Insee code (10306) confirm its anchoring in the Aubois territory, in the heart of the former Champagne-Ardenne.

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