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The church Our Lady of the Assumption of Montceaux is a Catholic parish church located in the commune of Coudray-Montceaux, Essonne. Built in 1689, it occupies the site of an old place of worship, reflecting religious continuity on this site. Its modest architecture, rectangular with a wooden bell tower, contains remarkable elements such as two statues (Vierge du Calvaire and Saint-Jean-du-Calvaire) and a 17th century Christ.

The building underwent several significant phases: a restoration in 1880, an inscription to historical monuments by decree of 17 February 1950, and a partial collapse of the nave in 2000, followed by a reconstruction. These events illustrate its heritage importance and efforts to preserve it. The town of Coudray-Montceaux, resulting from the merger of Coudray and Montceaux, bears witness to a local heritage rooted in regional religious history.

Today, the church remains a symbol of the architectural and spiritual heritage of the Essonne. Its characteristics, such as the 17th century statues and Christ, as well as its status as a historical monument, make it a place of memory and worship that is still active in the community. Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its precise address at 5001 Chemin des Processions, consolidating its territorial anchor.

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