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The church of Saint-Bénigne-Saint-Louvent de Baudrecourt, located in the commune of the same name in Haute-Marne (Grand-Est region), dates from the first half of the 16th century. This religious monument marks a pivotal period in French architectural history, at the end of the Gothic era and at the beginning of the Renaissance diffusion. Its inscription as a Historic Monument by order of 27 April 1993 bears witness to its heritage value, although its precise location (7 Route de Charmes) is judged to be of satisfactory a priori accuracy (note 6/10).

The construction of the church is part of a context where religious buildings play a central role in community life, both spiritually and socially. In Champagne-Ardenne, a region marked by a rural economy and growing trade, churches such as Baudrecourt served as a place of assembly, prayer, but also as a symbol of local power and collective faith. The absence of detailed sources about its sponsors or artisans limits the knowledge of its specific history, but its hybrid style reflects the artistic influences of its time.

Owned by the municipality of Baudrecourt (code Insee 52039), the church is today a protected heritage, although the practical information about its visit or current use (rent, open to the public) is not specified in the available sources. Its cadastre (section B, parcel 1297) and its approximate address, derived from GPS coordinates, make it a historical landmark anchored in the local landscape, between medieval heritage and aesthetic renewal.

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