Construction of the choir and façade XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Medieval origin of the current building.
XIVe siècle
Sculpture from Virgin to Child
Sculpture from Virgin to Child XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Limestone work preserved in the church.
XVIIe siècle
Reconstruction of the nave
Reconstruction of the nave XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Partial modernization of the church.
18 mars 1926
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 18 mars 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 18 March 1926
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Church of Notre-Dame de Champagne-sur-Seine, sometimes called Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Champagne-sur-Seine in Seine-et-Marne (Île-de-France). It is distinguished by its choir and west façade dating from the twelfth century, while its nave, rebuilt in the seventeenth century, bears witness to a major architectural evolution. The building is located between several urban roads, including the Church Street and the 301 departmental road, marking the northern landscape of the city.
The church houses remarkable furniture, including a limestone sculpture from Virgin to Child dating from the 14th century. This artistic heritage added to its historical value, reinforced by its inscription in historical monuments on 18 March 1926. Owned by the commune, it illustrates the religious and architectural heritage of the region, mixing medieval heritage and modern transformations.
The legal status of the church, which has been protected for almost a century, underlines its importance in the local heritage. Its inscription in the Merimée base and its precise location (1 Church Street) make it a point of interest for both the inhabitants and the visitors. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its central role in the religious history of Champagne-sur-Seine.
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