Construction of church XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Initial edification of the Gothic church.
XVIe siècle
Construction of the bell tower
Construction of the bell tower XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Addition of Renaissance bell tower.
XIXe siècle
Restoration work
Restoration work XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Modernization and maintenance of the building.
10 février 1948
Registration of the bell tower
Registration of the bell tower 10 février 1948 (≈ 1948)
Protection for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher : inscription by order of 10 February 1948
Key figures
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Origin and history
Saint-Côme-et-Saint-Damien Church in Monnerville is a Catholic parish church located in the Essonne department in Île-de-France. Dedicated to the Saints Como and Damien, it is a central place of worship for the local community since its construction in the Middle Ages. Its architecture reflects the stylistic evolutions of the region, with elements added over the centuries.
The building was built in the 13th century, a period marked by the rise of Gothic architecture in Île-de-France. The bell tower, for its part, dates from the sixteenth century, bearing witness to the architectural transformations of the Renaissance. Subsequent work, carried out in the 19th century, preserved and adapted the church to the liturgical and structural needs of the time.
The church bell tower is inscribed as historical monuments by an order of 10 February 1948. This protection recognizes its heritage value and ensures its conservation for future generations. The church remains today a symbol of the religious and architectural heritage of the municipality of Monnerville, while continuing to welcome the faithful and visitors.
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