Construction begins 1200 (XIIe siècle) (≈ 1250)
First phase of the medieval building.
28 avril 1926
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 28 avril 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official church protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 28 April 1926
Origin and history
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Moissy-Cramayel is a religious building whose construction spans centuries, from the twelfth to the seventeenth. Located in the municipality of Moissy-Cramayel, in Seine-et-Marne, it embodies the architectural and spiritual evolution of the Île-de-France region through the medieval, reborn and classical periods. Its registration as a Historical Monument by order of 28 April 1926 bears witness to its heritage value recognized by the authorities.
The periods of construction identified — XII, XV, XVI and XVII centuries — suggest successive phases of expansion or renovation, typical of rural or peri-urban churches. These transformations often reflect the needs of a growing community, liturgical changes or stylistic influences of each era. The building, owned by the municipality, remains a central place for local memory and worship.
The church's location, specified by GPS coordinates and official address (9001 Place du Souvenir), confirms its anchoring in the urban fabric of Moissy-Cramayel. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not detail the architectural specificities or significant events related to the building, its protected status and its persistence in the landscape underline its historical and cultural importance to the region.
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