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The church of Saint-Martin de Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, located in the department of Yvelines in Île-de-France, is a religious building whose origins date back to at least the twelfth century, with possible traces of the eleventh century. It is distinguished by its unique Romanesque architecture, combining nave and choir, and a ground floor of bell tower vaulted Gothic warheads. A plaster altar decoration, probably dated from the seventeenth century, is also present. The church is located near the ancient Roman road linking Dreux to Paris, making it one of the oldest churches in the department.

The nave of the church could date from the 11th century, as evidenced by the opus spicatum (technique of laying bricks in epi), while the rest of the structure belongs mostly to the 12th century. The upper parts of the bell tower were taken over in the early thirteenth century. The plaster altar decoration, attributed to the 17th century (between 1660 and 1680), adds a baroque touch to this mainly medieval building. The church was listed as historic monuments by order of 16 June 2004, thus recognizing its heritage value.

Today, the church of Saint Martin belongs to the commune of Bazoches-sur-Guyonne. It is located in the centre of the village, along the D13 departmental road, between Montfort-l'Amaury and Le Tremblay-sur-Mauldre. Its square bell tower, topped by a semi-circular apse, and its history linked to Roman roads make it an emblematic monument of local heritage.

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