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The Church of Our Lady of Molesmes is a religious building located in the department of Yonne, in the municipality of Molesmes, now integrated with the Hauts de Forterre. Built in the fourth quarter of the 15th century, it illustrates the religious architecture of the late Middle Ages in Burgundy. Its location north of the village suggests a central role in local community life, although the sources do not specify its initial history.

The monument is distinguished by its portal classified as Historic Monuments since 1977, while the rest of the building is listed in the same year. This protection reflects the heritage value of its architectural elements, including those of the 15th century. The church now belongs to the commune and its official address, 2 Place de l'Église Notre-Dame, corresponds to its historical location.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its integration into the Burgundy religious landscape, but do not mention any sponsors, architects, or significant events related to its construction. Its current status and use (cult, visits, etc.) are not detailed, although its precise location is documented via Merimée bases and GPS coordinates.

At the time of its construction, Burgundy, a prosperous region thanks to trade and agriculture, saw parish churches flourish as places of assembly and local power. These buildings served both for prayer and for the affirmation of community identity, often under the influence of nearby lords or abbeys. The lack of details about specific Molesmes invites to place this monument in this wider regional context.

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