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Timeline
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1300
1400
…
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIIIe siècle
Initial construction
Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Main period of church building.
XVIIe siècle
Major restoration
Major restoration XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Significant architectural changes to the building.
13 janvier 1948
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 13 janvier 1948 (≈ 1948)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church: Order of 13 January 1948
Key figures
Amand de Maastricht - Holy patron
Dedication of the church, religious figure of the 7th century.
Origin and history
The Saint-Amand church in Thomery is a Catholic building built mainly in the 13th century. Located in the Seine-et-Marne department, it is dedicated to Amand de Maastricht, a 7th century Christian saint. Its architecture reflects the stylistic features of this medieval period, although it underwent later transformations, including major restoration in the seventeenth century.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 13 January 1948, this church bears witness to the religious and heritage importance of Thomery. Its location, at 12 (or 13) Place Plugulhe, makes it a central point in the local urban landscape. The building now belongs to the commune and remains a symbol of the architectural and spiritual heritage of the Île-de-France region.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a protected monument and its historical value. Although details of its current use (visits, cults) are not specified, its ranking guarantees its preservation for future generations. The successive modifications, including those of the seventeenth century, illustrate the evolution of liturgical and aesthetic needs over the centuries.
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