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The church of Notre-Dame-du-Tilleul de Maubeuge, built in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century (1864), is distinguished by its metallic structure, a rarity in the region. She succeeded Victor Baltard's church Saint-Augustin (1860, Paris), the first fully metallic religious building, and illustrated the adoption of new industrial materials in architecture. Its exterior brick envelope, designed by architect Louis Dutouquet, contrasts with the lightweight and refined interior structure designed by engineer Vogel, reflecting the technical experiments of the time.

The church also symbolizes the dynamism of metallurgy in the northern department, a major industrial sector in the 19th century. The metal structure and the cast iron elements were listed as historical monuments by order of 20 October 2003, highlighting their heritage value. The building, owned by the municipality, thus embodies the alliance between religious tradition, technological innovation and local industrial heritage.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this church offers a unique example of hybrid architecture, mixing massive appearance (bricks) and bold interior (metal). Its official address, rue René-Flamoir and 3 rue de l'Industrie in Maubeuge (59600), makes it a landmark of the heritage of Hauts-de-France, accessible to the public according to the communal modalities.

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