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The Saint-Martin de Bleury church, located in the Eure-et-Loir department, is a religious building built mainly in the 16th century. It is distinguished by its main vessel completed by a semicircular apse, characteristic of late Gothic architecture. A lateral chapel, added to the north in the 16th century, opens onto the choir and nave by two large arched arcades. The tower of the bell tower, older, dates from the 13th century, although its access to the nave is now walled. This mix of styles reflects architectural changes over centuries.

In 1881, murals were discovered on the walls of the northern chapel. These frescoes, dating from the early 16th century, are a remarkable example of the religious art of this period. Their quality and their iconographic consistency make it a rare set, illustrating the decorative practices of the rural churches of the time. These paintings, although partially erased by time, remain a valuable testimony of the local artistic heritage.

The church also houses the engraved tombstone of Léonor de Lars, lady of Saint-Sec, classified as historic monuments from 1904. The remainder of the building was listed as a historic monument in 2007, recognizing its heritage value. The management of the monument is now the responsibility of the municipality, which ensures its preservation and openness to the public. GPS coordinates and available sources, such as the Merimée base or the religious heritage observatories, confirm its importance in the cultural landscape of Eure-et-Loir and the Centre-Val de Loire region.

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