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The church of Vaux, located in Auxerre in the department of Yonne (Burgundy-Franche-Comté), is a religious monument dating back to the 12th and 16th centuries. Its architecture thus blends novel and reborn elements, reflecting the stylistic evolutions of these periods. Classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 4 March 1930, it enjoys heritage protection that underscores its historical and artistic importance.

The location of the building, at the 3 Grand-Vaux in Auxerre, is documented in the Merimée base, although the geographical accuracy is considered a priori satisfactory (note of 6/10). Owned by the municipality, the church of Vaux could, like many similar monuments, have played a central role in the spiritual and community life of Auxerre, especially during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. These periods were marked by a strong hold of the Church on daily life, where religious buildings served as places of worship, but also as places of assembly and artistic expression.

The 1930 classification specifically protects the church as a whole, without distinction of particular elements mentioned in the available sources. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), or on any historical figures related to its construction or history. The data come mainly from the Monumentum database and the internal archives, without further details on the precise construction phases or the craftsmen involved.

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