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The Church of Notre-Dame-en-son-Assumption of Isômes, located in the village of the same name in Haute-Marne, is a religious building whose origins date back to the 13th century. It was built in two phases: first the choir and the bases, then the elevations of the nave in a Cistercian style. Its structure includes a four-span nave, a square tower and a square choir, characteristic of medieval architecture.

Ranked a historic monument from the 1840 list, the church underwent modifications and potential restoration in 1849, led by architect Émile Boeswillwald. In 1891, part of its roof and facade collapsed, marking an episode of deterioration in its history. Today, it remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the Grand Est region.

The building is located precisely at 4 Rue de la Tour, in the municipality of Isômes (code INSEE 52249), and its initial classification in 1840 covers the entire church. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its heritage importance and architectural value, particularly in the context of the medieval Christian architecture of the Haute-Marne.

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