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The church of Saint-Eman, located in the eponymous commune of Eure-et-Loir, is a religious building built in the sixteenth century. It is distinguished by its covered porch, whose cross beam is decorated with plant motifs: flowers on the west side and grapes on the opposite side. The central punch, carved in the shape of a tree without branches, as well as the lateral poles – one of which has a partially erased medallion – illustrate a craftsmanship typical of the period.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 26 December 2022, the church is protected in its entirety, including its porch. The cadastral plot (No.72, section ZA) and its official address (Place de l'Église) confirm its anchoring in the heart of the village. Although the accuracy of its GPS location is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10), its historical and heritage role remains undeniable, as evidenced by the sources of Monumentum and the Mérimée archives.

The structure belongs to the commune of Saint-Éman (code Insee 28366), in the diocese of Chartres. Its architecture reflects local traditions, where parish churches served as places of worship, as well as community gatherings. The decorative elements of the porch, such as the agricultural motifs (races), could evoke the dominant wine or cereal activities in Eure-et-Loir during the Renaissance.

No information is available about its current state (open/closed to the public), a possible tourist vocation (rent, guest rooms), or historical characters related to its construction. Photo credits are awarded to Grefeuille under Creative Commons license, highlighting its documentary interest.

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