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The church Saint-Lubin de Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, located in the department of Eure-et-Loir in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a religious building whose oldest parts date back to the thirteenth century. The nave, built in stone block, and the walls of this period bear witness to a sober and robust architecture, characteristic of medieval rural churches. The third-point windows, adorned with Gothic networks, as well as the arched main door and hooked capitals, illustrate the influence of Gothic art in this region.

In the 16th century, the church underwent a campaign of major works, including the partial reconstruction of the nave and bedside. This period is distinguished by the use of finely machined cut stones and the addition of a pentagonal apse. The windows, with Renaissance networks, reflect the evolution of architectural styles and the decorative enrichment of the building. The bell tower, enclaved in the nave, rests on an inner octagonal pillar, although an initially planned vault was never realized.

Ranked a historic monument in 1967, the church of Saint-Lubin embodies a religious and architectural heritage that stands out for the commune. Its history is closely linked to that of the village, born around feudal lords and the Abbey of Ivry in the 11th century. The name Saint-Lubin refers to Lubin de Chartres, bishop who died around 557, whose cult marked the region. The hamlet of The Hague, attached to Saint Lubin in 1790, gave the commune its present name.

The town of Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, crossed by Vesgre, is characterized by a preserved rural landscape, where agriculture occupies a central place. The church, with the chapel Saint-Sulpice (11th century), registered in 1964, forms a remarkable heritage complex. These monuments bear witness to local history, from Gallo-Roman traces to modern times, through the medieval period when the village was structured around its lords and abbey.

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