Construction of church XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of main construction of the monument.
23 septembre 1925
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 23 septembre 1925 (≈ 1925)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: registration by decree of 23 September 1925
Origin and history
The church Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativity of Fresnoy-en-Bassigny is a religious monument located in the commune of Parnoy-en-Bassigny, Haute-Marne. Built in the 15th century, it embodies the sacred architecture of this period, marked by late Gothic influences or transition to the Renaissance. Its registration as a Historical Monument by order of 23 September 1925 bears witness to its heritage value recognized by the authorities.
The location of the building, at 3 Rue de l'Eglise in Parnoy-en-Bassigny, reflects its anchoring in the historic urban fabric of the village. In medieval times parish churches like this played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants. Their construction was often linked to local prosperity, supported by lords, bourgeois or trade corporations.
Available data indicate that the church now belongs to the municipality of Parnoy-en-Bassigny. Although the sources do not specify its current state of openness to the public or its contemporary uses (visits, events), its protected status suggests active preservation. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), allows it to be located with relative accuracy in the local landscape.
