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  5. 77370 Fontains

  6. Church of Saint James of Fontains

 Church of Saint James of Fontains en Seine-et-Marne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Eglise

Church of Saint James of Fontains

    9-15 Place de l'Église
    77370 Fontains
Ownership of the municipality
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Église Saint-Jacques de Fontains
Église Saint-Jacques de Fontains
Église Saint-Jacques de Fontains
Crédit photo : Grefeuille - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
28 mai 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Church: registration by decree of 28 May 1926

Origin and history

The Saint-Jacques de Fontains Church is a historic monument located in the commune of Fontains, Seine-et-Marne (77), in the Île-de-France region. It has been on the inventory of Historic Monuments since May 28, 1926, reflecting its heritage importance. The building is owned by the municipality and remains a central place in the local landscape.

Parish churches like Saint-Jacques de Fontains played a key role in the life of French villages, particularly in Île-de-France. They served as a place of worship, community gathering and identity for the inhabitants. Their architecture often reflected local resources and know-how, while evolving over the centuries according to liturgical needs and regional stylistic influences.

External links

Page Monumentum