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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Laurent de Vraux, located in the Marne department in the Grand Est region, is a religious building whose construction begins in the 12th century. It underwent major changes in the 15th century, reflecting two distinct architectural periods. Ranked a historic monument in 1920, it reflects the evolution of medieval and renaissant building styles and techniques.

The interior of the church houses remarkable furniture, including an organ dating from 1709, originally installed at Saint-Sauveur Abbey in Vertus. Transferred in 1792, it was restored several times, notably in 1784 by René Cochu, then in 1877 and 1968. The carved wooden pulpit and the support of communion in wrought iron complete this furniture ensemble, illustrating the religious handicrafts of past centuries.

The building is also linked to local artisans and organ builders, such as René Cochu de Châlons, or Blési de Nancy, who installed bumblebee 16 in 1891. These successive interventions highlight the cultural and heritage importance of the church in the region, while highlighting the technical know-how of the time.

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