Church dans la Marne

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Origin and history

The church of Chavot-Courcourt, built in the 12th century, is a monument of Romanesque architecture located in the department of Marne, on the commune of Chavot-Courcourt. It was built on the mot of the old castle to which it was joined, and was first mentioned in 1108. This place of worship, marked by a turbulent history, would have benefited from reparations financed by the White Queen of Castilla.

The church was burned in 1567 by the Huguenots of the Prince of Condé during the Wars of Religion. In the 17th century, it underwent further degradation, especially during the Revolution. In 1739, Abbé Toupet had the north side rebuilt, as evidenced by a memorial stone. The roof was completely rebuilt, and in 1849 new bells were installed. The building, from plan to Latin cross, has been inscribed in historical monuments since July 11, 1942.

Today, the church is open to the public some summer Sundays thanks to the association of the Friends of the Church. Its western entrance is made by a tower, and it preserves the traces of the multiple reconstructions that marked its history, from religious conflicts to revolutionary violence.

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