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The church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativity de Voisey, located in the department of Haute-Marne, is a building whose first spans of the choir, lateral chapels and bedside date back to the first half of the 13th century. Although built at that time, its tower retains characteristic features of Romanesque architecture, illustrating a stylistic transition between the two periods. The monument suffered several fires, including in 1453 and 1470, as well as destructions related to the Thirty Years' War, requiring further restoration.

The engraved stones of the dates 1684 and 1687 bear witness to the work carried out at that time, while interior arrangements, such as the altarpiece and the choir, date from the 18th century. In the 19th century, the foothills of the lower side were taken over, and the bell tower was restored in 1803. In 1829, the adjacent cemetery was moved out of the commune. Finally, murals, discovered in 1970 under the arches, reveal decorative elements hidden for centuries.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 29 November 1943, the church belongs to the municipality of Voisey. Its history reflects local upheavals, from medieval conflicts to architectural adaptations of modern times, while preserving traces of its medieval origin and subsequent evolutions.

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