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The Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Laurent Church, also known as the Saint-Laurent Church, is a Catholic religious building located in Grez-sur-Loeng, Seine-et-Marne department, Île-de-France. Founded in the 12th century, it initially served as a seat for a priory-secure. Its architecture is marked by the absence of a choir, which makes it an unfinished building, characteristic rare for a church of this period.

The church has been classified as historical monuments since 6 July 1907, by ministerial decree. It belongs to the municipality of Grez-sur-Loeng and is located on Wilson Street, right in the city centre, facing the Church Street. This ranking reflects its heritage and architectural importance, although its history remains partially documented.

Between 1850 and 1860, the church inspired artist Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, who painted a painting entitled Grez-Sur-Loeng, bridge and church. This painting illustrates the attachment of 19th century artists to the landscapes and monuments of the region, contributing to the cultural fame of the site.

Available sources, including Jean-Luc Flohic's references in Le Patrimoine des communes de Seine-et-Marne (2001), confirm his status as a local emblematic monument. The church is also listed in the Merimée and Structurae bases, as well as in observatories of religious heritage, highlighting its anchoring in French architectural and religious history.

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