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Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais Church of Chouy dans l'Aisne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise
Aisne

Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais Church of Chouy

    1 Place de l'Église
    02210 Chouy
Crédit photo : Markus3 (Marc ROUSSEL) - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1500
1600
1900
2000
2e moitié XVe siècle - 1ère moitié XVIe siècle
Construction of church
21 novembre 1921
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Church: by decree of 21 November 1921

Origin and history

The church Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais is a religious building located in the commune of Chouy, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built between the second half of the 15th century and the first half of the 16th century, it embodies the religious architecture of the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its style reflects the artistic influences of this pivotal period, combining late Gothic elements with emerging structural innovations.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 21 November 1921, this church bears witness to the importance of religious heritage in the French countryside. At that time parish churches such as Chouy served as a spiritual, social and cultural centre for local communities. They housed not only religious offices, but also community gatherings, strengthening their pivotal role in the daily life of villages.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a Historical Monument and specify its exact address: 1 Church Court, 02210 Chouy. The property of the building belongs to the municipality, which underlines its local anchoring and maintenance by the municipal authorities. No additional information is provided regarding any historical characters related to its construction or past use.

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