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The church of Saint-Jean de Courcelles-la-Forêt is a religious building located in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire. Built in the 12th century, it features a Romanesque architecture marked by a square tower. Its history is closely linked to that of the commune, with remarkable elements such as a 16th century tomb, inscribed in the additional inventory of historical monuments in 1929.

Inside, the church preserves several classified objects, including a 17th century silver chalice, a 17th century painting depicting Christ bearing his cross and Saint Véronique, a 16th century stone funerary slab, and a 16th century reliquary. These elements testify to the heritage and artistic richness of the place, reflecting its importance in local religious life throughout the centuries.

The adjoining tomb, dated the 16th century, is the only protected element of the monument, according to available data. The church, owned by the commune, remains an emblematic place of the architectural and historical heritage of the Sarthe, illustrating the evolution of religious and artistic practices between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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