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Origin and history

The Saint-Amand church of La Neuville-sur-Essonne is a historic monument whose oldest parts date back to the 12th century. Today it is characterized by a square bedside choir and a transept, rebuilt in the 15th century. These architectural elements contrast with the present state of the nave, completely collapsed, leaving only the west gable and its entrance door of Romanesque origin to survive.

The 12th century main gate, located to the west, bears witness to the early medieval period of the building. The choir and transept, added or remodelled in the 15th century, illustrate a stylistic evolution towards late Gothic. The church, protected by a decree of inscription in 1931, now belongs to the municipality and maintains a precise location, validated as "a priori satisfactory" by the available sources.

Historical data also mention an exact address, 10 Rue du Mesnil, confirming its anchoring in the village of La Neuville-sur-Essonne. Although partially in ruins, the building remains a representative example of the rural religious heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire region, marked by architectural transformations between the Middle and Lower Middle Ages.

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