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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Louis de Jully-sur-Sarce, located in the Aube department in the Grand Est region, finds its origins in the 12th century. Originally dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, it belonged to the abbey of Montier-Saint-Jean since 1044, when Hugues de Breteuil, bishop, donated it. The building housed relics of Saint Louis, Saint Protais and Saint Gervais, and hosted a brotherhood dedicated to Saint Louis in the seventeenth century. This first church, now disappeared, was a branch of the parish of Villemorien, in the dean of Bars-sur-Seine.

The present structure was entirely rebuilt between 1859 and 1860, retaining only the 16th century gate. It was blessed on November 4, 1860 under the name of Saint Louis, marking an architectural renewal while preserving historical elements. The furniture, particularly rich, includes a 12th-century circular bentier, 14th and 16th-century statues (including a Saint Eloi in limestone and painted oak), as well as 16th-century paintings such as La Mort de Marie and Les Obsèques de Marie. These works bear witness to the artistic and religious continuity of the place.

The church was listed as historic monuments on 29 May 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Today, the porch — a protected element — and the entire building illustrate both the medieval legacy of Jully-sur-Sarce and the architectural transformations of the 19th century. The site remains an active place of worship, while constituting a material testimony of the religious and artistic history of Champagne-Ardenne.

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