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The church Saint-Aubin de Ville-sur-Arce is a religious building located in the Aube department in the Grand Est region. Built in the 16th century, it is a typical example of the religious architecture of this period in the Champagne-Ardenne region. Its designation as historic monuments in 1991 reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this local heritage.

The building is located precisely at 3 Rue de la Fontaine Saint-Aubin, on the town of Ville-sur-Arce. Owned by the municipality, it is referenced in the Merimée database under the cadastral code AC 234. GPS location and administrative data, such as Insee 10427, confirm its territorial anchoring in the Dawn, near Troyes.

In the 16th century, churches like Saint-Aubin played a central role in the life of rural communities. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social and religious events. In a region like Champagne, marked by an agricultural and wine-growing economy, these buildings often reflected local prosperity and artistic influences of the time, sometimes mixing late Gothic and Renaissance.

The inscription of Saint-Aubin Church in 1991 as a historic monument underscores its architectural and historical value. This ranking protects and enhances the building, while providing visitors with a tangible testimony to the religious and cultural past of Ville-sur-Arce. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, as well as databases such as Mérimée, provide additional information for researchers and history enthusiasts.

The location of the church, noted as satisfactory (level 7 by 10), allows a clear identification of the monument. The photographs available, such as those of Gérard Janot under Creative Commons license, help to visually document this legacy. Finally, the approximate address from GPS coordinates and administrative references facilitate access to information for studies or tourist visits.

In the wider context of the Greater East, Saint-Aubin Church is part of a network of religious monuments that illustrate the architectural and spiritual evolution of the region. These buildings, often modest in appearance, contain artistic and historical details that deserve to be studied and preserved for future generations.

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