Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The Church of the Conversion of Saint Paul of Prez-sur-Marne, located in Bayard-sur-Marne in the Great East, is a 13th century religious building. This monument, whose location is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), is distinguished by its porch, the only element protected by an inscription under the Historical Monuments since November 21, 1925. The property belongs to the commune of Bayard-sur-Marne, identified by the code Insee 52265 in the department of Haute-Marne.

The church porch, a remarkable architectural element, was officially recognized by an order in 1925, highlighting its heritage importance. Although available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) do not detail the other features of the building, its approximate address is listed at 5 Avenue Georges Châtelain. The lack of information on its accessibility (visits, rentals) or current use (cult, tourism) limits the understanding of its contemporary role.

The Champagne-Ardenne region, now integrated into the East, was in the 13th century marked by intense rural and religious life. Parish churches such as Prez-sur-Marne served as a spiritual and community centre, welcoming masses, gatherings and sometimes markets. Their construction often reflected local prosperity, linked to agriculture, river trade or crafts. This monument is part of a network of medieval buildings bearing witness to the social and religious organization of the time.

External links