Initial construction XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Presumed Romanesque period of the building.
4e quart XVe siècle
Late Gothic works
Late Gothic works 4e quart XVe siècle (≈ 1587)
Expansion or major modification.
24 juillet 1986
MH classification
MH classification 24 juillet 1986 (≈ 1986)
Official protection by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Church (cad. A 356) : Order of 24 July 1986
Key figures
Saint Georges - Chief Boss
Dedication of the church, Christian martyr.
Saint Vrain - Secondary boss
Local figure associated with the building.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Georges de Matougues is a religious building located in the village of Matougues, in the Grand Est region (former Champagne-Ardenne). Built mainly in the 11th and 4th quarters of the 15th century, it illustrates architecture combining late Romanesque and Gothic influences. The building is dedicated to two patron saints: Saint George, a legendary martyr, and Saint Vrain, a local figure less known but associated with the region.
Classified as a historical monument since 1986, the church enjoys official protection for its architectural and spiritual heritage. The available sources (Wikipédia, Monumentum) underline its membership of the commune of Matougues, in the department of Marne, with a precise location at the address 19 Grande Rue. The classification covers the entire building (cadastre A 356), confirming its heritage importance.
The church embodies the central role of places of worship in the medieval and modern villages of Champagne. These buildings served not only for religious practice, but also as community landmarks, often hosting local gatherings or decisions. Their construction reflected the resources and know-how of successive periods, as evidenced by the distinct construction periods of Saint George.
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