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The church Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Brethenay, located in the Haute-Marne department in the Grand-Est region, is a Gothic-style religious building built mainly in the 13th and 14th centuries. Its continuous rectangular plane consists of five vaulted spans on a cross of warheads, distributed between the nave (four spans) and the choir (one span). This monument illustrates the medieval religious architecture of Champagne-Ardenne, with typical features of the Gothic period, such as warheads and stone vaults.

In the 15th century, a rectangular tower tower was added to the south wall of the building, marking a late architectural evolution. The western gate, protected by a large porch covered with a three-sided roof, is supported by an imposing structure, a remarkable element of the church. These additions testify to the changes that the building has undergone over the centuries, while maintaining its original medieval character. The church was officially recognized for its heritage value by its inscription as historic monuments on December 23, 1925.

The interior of the church houses four statues of popular art dating from the seventeenth century, representing Saint Mammès, the Virgin of the Assumption, Saint Roch and Saint Nicholas. These works, although after the initial construction, enrich the artistic heritage of the place. Today, the church belongs to the municipality of Brethenay and remains an important testimony of the religious and architectural history of the Haute-Marne, accessible to the public as part of the local heritage.

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